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Legalized MD-assisted suicide needed to improve care, physician tells right-to-die group.

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: Advocates of euthanasia say clear rules outlining procedures to follow when a terminally ill patient requests assisted suicide would help doctors provide better care without fear of legal or professional recrimination. The Canadian-born medical director of a US-based right-to die organization made the comments during the recent annual meeting of Dying With Dignity, a Canadian group.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Author: A Elash

Language: English

Topic: Palliative and Oncologic Care

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1813015117

FWCI: 1.141

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Cited by: 3

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