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Attitudes towards euthanasia and assisted suicide: a cross-sectional study among physicians in Estonia

BMJ Open
Objective This study aimed to analyse the attitudes of physicians working in Estonia towards the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide, their willingness to perform these practices and the association of these factors with a range of physician ...
Aime Keis, Anneli Uusküla, Heti Pisarev, Anu Aluoja, Kadri Suija   +4 more
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Determinants of Public Attitudes towards Euthanasia in Adults and Physician-Assisted Death in Neonates in Austria: A National Survey.

PLoS ONE, 2015
BackgroundEuthanasia remains a controversial topic in both public discourses and legislation. Although some determinants of acceptance of euthanasia and physician-assisted death have been identified in previous studies, there is still a shortage of ...
Erwin Stolz, Nathalie Burkert, Franziska Großschädl, Éva Rásky, Willibald J Stronegger, Wolfgang Freidl   +5 more
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Patient‐ and Clinician‐Related Factors Associated With the Reduction in Opioid Use Among Adults With Chronic Non‐Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Despite known risks, opioids are widely used for chronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP). Clinical guidelines now recommend deprescribing, but factors predicting success are poorly understood. This systematic review aimed to identify clinician and patient factors associated with attaining successful opioid dose reduction or discontinuation in adults with CNCP ...
Alessandra C. Marcelo, Sarah N. Hilmer, David J. Hunter, Stephanie Mathieson, Riyaas Mohamed, Leo Li, Natalie Fung, Anthony Yue, Manuela L. Ferreira   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia and palliative sedation: attitudes and knowledge of medical students

GMS Journal for Medical Education, 2016
Objectives: In November 2015, the German Federal Parliament voted on a new legal regulation regarding assisted suicide. It was decided to amend the German Criminal Code so that any “regular, repetitive offer” (even on a non-profit basis) of assistance in
Anneser, Johanna, Jox, Ralf J., Thurn, Tamara, Borasio, Gian Domenico   +3 more
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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial of Emotion Regulation Group Therapy as an Adjunct to Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of Emotion Regulation Group Therapy (ERGT) as an adjunct to Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT‐E) for adults with eating disorders and co‐occurring impulsive and destructive behaviors.
Alexandra Boalt, Ata Ghaderi, Hanna Sahlin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP): Risk management of pediatric patients with epilepsy

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in people with epilepsy with an incidence of 1:1000. The primary risk factors for SUDEP are generalized or focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures. Preventive measures like nighttime monitoring devices and resuscitation training address modifiable risk factors.
Laura Lutz, Lena Luise Becker, Alwina Koch, Angela M. Kaindl   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Legitimacy of Prohibiting Euthanasia

BioéthiqueOnline, 2015
ohn Arras argues against the legalization of physician- assisted suicide and active euthanasia on the basis of social costs that he anticipates will result from legalization.
Gildenhuys, Peter
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Assisted Suicide Heads to Colorado

Voices in Bioethics, 2017
While the outcome of our recent election cycle has represented a country with polarized viewpoints of America’s future policies, one ballot initiative has emerged as a force of consensus.
Tyler Cosmer
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What does it mean to live with epilepsy? Burden of illness from the patient perspective

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Our web based survey explored the real world experiences of patients with epilepsy (PwE) taking antiseizure medications (ASMs) who continue to have at least one seizure per month. The graphical abstract summarizes the study population, survey methodology, and key outcomes.
Joanne M. Wagner, Bhagyashree Oak, Brittany Smith, Amod Athavale, Jeffrey R. Skaar, Alvin Ong, Cynthia Harden   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Argumenty w sporze o legalizację eutanazji i wspomaganego samobójstwa. Część I

Analiza i Egzystencja, 2018
ARGUMENTS IN THE DISPUTE OVER LEGALIZING EUTHANASIA AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE – PART I The aim of this article is to present the arguments used in the debate on the legalization of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Bogna Wach
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