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The euthanasia debate: attitudes, practices and psychiatric considerations

H M Chochinov1, K G Wilson

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|December 1, 1995
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Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are relevant to mental health professionals, as psychiatric issues are common in patients requesting them. This review examines attitudes, practices, and the role of psychiatrists in end-of-life care decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Psychiatry
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • The euthanasia debate involves complex ethical, legal, and medical considerations.
  • Understanding public and physician attitudes is crucial for policy development.
  • Psychosocial factors significantly influence end-of-life decisions in terminally ill patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of the euthanasia debate.
  • To examine physician and public attitudes towards euthanasia.
  • To explore the role of psychiatrists in potential legislative changes regarding euthanasia.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Focus on recent surveys of physician and patient attitudes.
  • Inclusion of empirical data on the mental state of patients requesting physician-hastened death.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaMental Health Therapies

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Main Results:

  • Psychiatric morbidity is a significant factor in patients requesting physician-hastened death.
  • Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are closely linked to suicide as a phenomenon.
  • The practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands and developments in Canada were examined.

Conclusions:

  • Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are highly relevant to mental health professionals.
  • Psychiatrists may play a role in legislative reforms concerning euthanasia.
  • Addressing psychiatric morbidity is essential in discussions surrounding end-of-life choices.