| The right to self-determination of minors with particular reference to the problem of euthanasia. | |
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PMID: 19705650 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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. |
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Authors:
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Adelaide Conti; Adriana Baratta |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicine and law Volume: 28 ISSN: 0723-1393 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-26 Completed Date: 2009-09-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8218185 Medline TA: Med Law Country: Israel |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 401-17 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Bioethics Study and Research Centre of Brescia University, Forensic Science Department, Brescia, Italy. |
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Adolescent Advance Directives / legislation & jurisprudence Decision Making* Euthanasia / legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Italy Minors / legislation & jurisprudence* Patient Rights / legislation & jurisprudence |
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