Belgian euthanasia law: a critical analysis

2009/06/30 by Raphael Cohen‐Almagor · 2 citations
Medicine · #Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues #Patient Dignity and Privacy #Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare

paper · doi:10.1136/jme.2008.026799

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Abstract

Some background information about the context of euthanasia in Belgium is presented, and Belgian law on euthanasia and concerns about the law are discussed. Suggestions as to how to improve the Belgian law and practice of euthanasia are made, and Belgian legislators and medical establishment are urged to reflect and ponder so as to prevent potential abuse.

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