Schuurmans conducted research among almost 450 general practitioners and geriatric physicians. This shows that there is a great willingness among doctors to practice euthanasia, except for people with dementia. Doctors doubt the value of a previously drawn up advance directive. They also have difficulty assessing unbearable suffering, a requirement for euthanasia. Even if someone has said beforehand: “If I no longer recognize my loved ones, that is unbearable suffering.”
2023-09-12 06:17:28
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