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

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