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Pediatric euthanasia.

J P Orlowski1, M L Smith, J Van Zwienen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195-5086.

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|December 1, 1992
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Pediatric euthanasia is practiced in the Netherlands for all age groups. Enhancing pain control and support may reduce the perceived need for this practice.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Pediatrics
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Pediatric euthanasia is a reality in the Netherlands, affecting newborns through adolescents.
  • While often active and voluntary, some cases are non-voluntary.
  • Motivations stem from a compassionate desire to end suffering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the Dutch experience with pediatric euthanasia.
  • To examine ethical considerations surrounding pediatric euthanasia.
  • To explore alternatives to alleviate suffering in terminally ill children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices in the Netherlands concerning pediatric euthanasia.
  • Ethical analysis of pediatric euthanasia cases.
  • Examination of motivations and implications.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaDutch Paediatric AssociationEmpirical ApproachRoyal Dutch Medical Association

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Main Results:

  • Exact numbers of pediatric euthanasia cases in the Netherlands are unknown.
  • The practice encompasses newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Ethical debates highlight the complexity of voluntary and non-voluntary cases.

Conclusions:

  • Improving pain management and psychosocial support can reduce the perceived need for pediatric euthanasia.
  • Focusing on alleviating suffering through palliative care is crucial.
  • Ethical frameworks must guide decisions in pediatric end-of-life care.