Background In 2002, Belgium set a legal framework for euthanasia, whereby granting and
performing euthanasia is entrusted entirely to physicians, and—as advised by Belgian …

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, euthanasia is allowed if physicians adhere to legal
requirements. Consultation of an independent physician is one of the requirements. SCEN …

Objective: To explore the experiences of people with a “terminal illness”, focusing on the
patients' perspective of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Method: A qualitative study using …

METHOD We searched the PubMed database using com-. f th t" tl*"" ttit d*" binatlOnS 0 e
erms eu tanas, a 1 ue," questionnaire"," palliati*"," hospice", and" survey". Of the obtained …

Background Debates around euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) are ongoing
around the globe. Public support has been mounting in Western countries, while some …

In 2002 with the passing of the Euthanasia Law, Belgium became one of the few countries
worldwide to legalize euthanasia. In the 18 years since the passing of the law, much has …

Background In 1991 a debate at the European Parliament on euthanasia stimulated
discussion at all levels in Europe. Subsequently, the Board of Directors of the European …

Background and Methods The characteristics and frequency of clinical problems with the
performance of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are uncertain. We analyzed data …

Over the last few years it has become clear that none of the ethical arguments for or against
euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are definitive. The opposing positions center on …

The ethical guidelines of the Norwegian Medical Association strongly condemn physician
participation in euthanasia and assisted suicide. A previous study on attitudes towards …