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Alberta Euthanasia Survey: 3-year follow-up

M J Verhoef1, T D Kinsella

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alta. mverhoef@acs.ucalgary.ca

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|October 1, 1996
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Alberta physicians

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Physicians' opinions on active euthanasia are crucial for policy development.
  • Previous surveys have indicated varying levels of support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To track changes in Alberta physicians' views on active euthanasia.
  • To identify factors influencing these opinion shifts.

Main Methods:

  • A follow-up mailed questionnaire survey of physicians in Alberta.
  • Comparison of responses from 1991 and 1994.

Main Results:

  • Support for the practice and legalization of active euthanasia decreased significantly between 1991 and 1994.
  • Religious activity was a key determinant of opinion change.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Most physicians agreed that legalized active euthanasia should be performed by physicians.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physician support for active euthanasia in Alberta has declined.
    • A majority favor restricting its practice to medical professionals.
    • Further deliberation is needed regarding legislative changes.