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[Still a no when it comes to active euthanasia]

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  • 1Institutt for morfologi, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|November 17, 1998
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Norwegian physicians maintain a restrictive stance on euthanasia, with only 17.6% favoring active life-shortening measures. Even among more liberal specialists, personal involvement in euthanasia remains low.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Policy
  • Physician Attitudes

Context:

  • Growing public support for legalizing euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in Norway contrasts with the Norwegian Medical Association's opposition.
  • A survey conducted at the University Hospital in Trondheim investigated the attitudes of Norwegian physicians towards euthanasia.

Purpose:

  • To assess the current attitudes of Norwegian physicians regarding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
  • To identify variations in attitudes across different medical specialties.

Summary:

  • A survey of 483 physicians (72.8% response rate) revealed that only 17.6% favor physicians actively shortening a patient's life.
  • While 36% of surgeons and gynecologists showed a more liberal view, only 16.5% would personally assist in such acts.

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  • Oncologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and neurosurgeons unanimously opposed performing euthanasia.

    • Impact:

    • The findings indicate a significant divide between public opinion and physician sentiment regarding end-of-life practices in Norway.
    • If euthanasia is legalized, a substantial portion of physicians may exercise their right to conscientious objection, impacting service availability.