Authors
Citation
Dw. Kissane, Euthanasia, dementia and ageing, CUR OPIN P, 12(4), 1999, pp. 457-461
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
09517367
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Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
457 - 461
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7367(199907)12:4<457:EDAA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are pertinent and topical issues
for the elderly and medically ill. Concern exists over recognition of demor
alization and depression in these patients. Dutch guidelines for euthanasia
of the mentally ill are disturbing. The role of the psychiatrist is challe
nging, with potential boundary violations generating ethical concern. (C) 1
999 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.