Euthanasia in neonates

Euthanasia: A Challenge in Clinical Education

Introduction: Euthanasia is one of the most frequent question and challenging issue in clinical education. This paper aimed to investigate different views in this matter. Methods: This review article was prepared through searching scientific databases and literature that was published during 2000-2011. Results: Considering the ethical and religious principles, current views about euthanasia ...

Legal euthanasia in Belgium: characteristics of all reported euthanasia cases.

OBJECTIVES To study the reported medical practice of euthanasia in Belgium since implementation of the euthanasia law. RESEARCH DESIGN Analysis of the anonymous database of all euthanasia cases reported to the Federal Control and Evaluation Committee Euthanasia. SUBJECTS All euthanasia cases reported by physicians for review between implementation of the euthanasia law on September 22nd, 20...

Determinants of Public Attitudes towards Euthanasia in Adults and Physician-Assisted Death in Neonates in Austria: A National Survey

BACKGROUND Euthanasia remains a controversial topic in both public discourses and legislation. Although some determinants of acceptance of euthanasia and physician-assisted death have been identified in previous studies, there is still a shortage of information whether different forms of euthanasia are supported by the same or different sub-populations and whether authoritarian personality disp...

An education in euthanasia.

THE CONUNDRUM OF EUTHANASIA