Facing requests for euthanasia: a clinical practice guideline

Facing requests for euthanasia: a clinical practice guideline.

On 23 September 2002, the Belgian law on euthanasia came into force. This makes Belgium the second country in the world (after the Netherlands) to have an Act on euthanasia. Even though there is currently legal regulation of euthanasia in Belgium, very little is known about how this legal regulation could be translated into care for patients who request euthanasia.

Requests for euthanasia in general practice.

Requests for euthanasia in general practice before and after implementation of the Dutch Euthanasia Act.

BACKGROUND The Netherlands was the first country in the world to implement a Euthanasia Act in 2002. It is unknown whether legalizing euthanasia under strict conditions influences the number and nature of euthanasia requests. AIM To investigate changes in the number of, and reasons for, requests for euthanasia in Dutch general practice after implementation of the Euthanasia Act. DESIGN OF S...

Adaptation of a clinical practice guideline for Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

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A Clinical Practice Guideline

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