Euthanasia in The Netherlands.

Euthanasia in the Netherlands

The practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands is often used as an argument in debates outside the Netherlands--hence a clear description of the Dutch situation is important. This article summarises recent data and discusses conceptual issues and relevant characteristics of the system of health care. Special emphasis is put on regulation, including relevant data on notification and prosecution. ...

Legalization of euthanasia in the Netherlands.

1. In order to be deemed legal, acts of euthanasia must be performed according to "careful medical practice." Requests for euthanasia must be voluntary, well considered and persistent, and be made by patients who are experiencing unbearable suffering without hope of improvement. More than one physician must be involved in the decision, and both patient and physician must agree that euthanasia i...

The contested lessons of euthanasia in The Netherlands.

See e.g. H. He ndin , “Seduced by death: doctors , patients and the Dutch cure” (1994) 10 Issues in Law and M edicine 1 23-16 8; H . Hendin, Seduced by De ath . Doctors, Patients and the Dutch Cure (New York: W.W. Nor ton, 1997); H . Hendin, C . Rutenfrans & Z. Zylicz, “Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in the Netherlands: Lessons From the Dutch” (1997) 277 J.A.M.A. 1720-1722; R. Fenigs...

Euthanasia in the Netherlands: sliding down the slippery slope?

Euthanasia in The Netherlands--down the slippery slope?