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Doctors' practices and attitudes regarding voluntary euthanasia.

H Kuhse1, P Singer

  • 1Centre for Human Bioethics, Monash University, Clayton, VIC.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|June 20, 1988
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A survey of Victorian doctors found most support active voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients. Many doctors have provided such help, with 40% willing to practice it if legalized.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Patient requests for assistance in dying are increasing.
  • Terminal and incurable diseases pose significant ethical and practical challenges.
  • Understanding physician attitudes is crucial for policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey Victorian doctors' attitudes and practices regarding requests for active help in dying.
  • To assess physician support for voluntary euthanasia.
  • To compare findings with British general practitioner surveys.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 2000 Victorian doctors received questionnaires.
  • 869 completed questionnaires were returned and analyzed.
  • Results were compared with a telephone survey of British GPs.
Keywords:
Australian Medical AssociationDeath and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • A clear majority of responding doctors support active voluntary euthanasia.
  • Many doctors reported having provided active help in dying.
  • 40% of doctors indicated willingness to practice active voluntary euthanasia if legal.

Conclusions:

  • Victorian doctors largely support active voluntary euthanasia for patients with terminal illnesses.
  • A significant proportion of physicians have engaged in or would engage in the practice.
  • Findings highlight the need for policy discussions on physician-assisted dying.