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The right to self-determination of minors with particular reference to the problem of euthanasia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19705650     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article deals with the problem of euthanasia, a topic of recent interest, namely the rights of minors to make their own decision regarding to euthanasia. In fact the problem of decisions on euthanasia has always been considered an adult interest while leaving the will of minors in the hands of their parents or tutors. The purpose of this article is to underline the rights of self-determination of minors on the problem of euthanasia in Italy.
Authors:
Adelaide Conti; Adriana Baratta
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medicine and law     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0723-1393     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2009 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-08-26     Completed Date:  2009-09-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8218185     Medline TA:  Med Law     Country:  Israel    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  401-17     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Bioethics Study and Research Centre of Brescia University, Forensic Science Department, Brescia, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Advance Directives / legislation & jurisprudence
Decision Making*
Euthanasia / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Italy
Minors / legislation & jurisprudence*
Patient Rights / legislation & jurisprudence

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