Euthanasia in advanced dementia: an empirical study of the decision-making process based on advance directives.

Background In the Netherlands, euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide are criminal offences, yet physicians may be exempt from prosecution if they meet statutory due care criteria. This exemption also applies in situations where a written advance euthanasia directive (AED) is relied upon after dec...

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Published in:	Age & Ageing Vol. 55; no. 6; pp. 1 - 13
Main Authors:	Coers, Djura O, Ronde, Brigit, Sizoo, Eefje M, Hertogh, Cees M P M, Smalbrugge, Martin, Leget, Carlo J W, Boer, Marike E de
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Jun2026
Subjects:	Netherlands Euthanasia laws Legal procedure Qualitative research Empirical research Interviewing Ethical decision making Family attitudes Terminal care Advance directives (Medical care) Patients' attitudes Assisted suicide laws Professional practice Research funding Physicians' attitudes Thematic analysis Attitudes of medical personnel Research methodology Medical coding Dementia Comparative studies Data analysis software
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