Brain death has been accepted worldwide medically and legally as the biological state of
death of the organism. Nevertheless, the literature has described persistent problems with …

AIMS OF THE STUDY: The legalisation of assisted suicide is one of the most debated topics
in the field of medical ethics worldwide. In countries in which assisted suicide is not legal …

There is a pressing debate in the United States concerning the implied physicians'
obligation to do no harm and the status of legalizing physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Key …

Background We tested the hypothesis of supporters of assisted dying that assisted suicide
(AS) might be able to prevent cases of conventional suicide (CS). Methods By using data …

As intensivists from three distinct regions of the world with different cultural backgrounds, we
believe it relevant in this rapidly emerging period of healthcare to share thoughts among …

In 2017, Italy passed a law that provides for a systematic discipline on informed consent,
advance directives, and advance care planning. It ranges from decisions contextual to …

Importance In 2021, New Mexico passed legislation allowing nurse practitioners and
physician assistants (referred to herein as advanced practice professionals [APPs]) to …

Background There are limited data on the long-term development and trends of assisted
suicide (AS) among cancer patients. Patients and methods Using data of the Swiss Federal …

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There has been an increasing drive towards the legalization of physician-assisted suicide
(PAS) in patients with dementia, particularly in patients with advanced disease and severe …