| Belgian euthanasia law: a critical analysis. | |
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PMID: 19567694 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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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Authors:
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R Cohen-Almagor |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical ethics Volume: 35 ISSN: 1473-4257 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Ethics Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
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Created Date: 2009-07-01 Completed Date: 2009-12-16 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513619 Medline TA: J Med Ethics Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 436-9 Citation Subset: E; IM |
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The University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK. r.cohen-almagor@hull.ac.uk |
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Belgium Euthanasia / ethics, legislation & jurisprudence* Health Policy / legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Netherlands Physician's Role* Right to Die / ethics, legislation & jurisprudence* |
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