doi: 10.12968/bjon.1992.1.9.462.
Passive euthanasia in palliative care
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- DOI: 10.12968/bjon.1992.1.9.462
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Passive euthanasia in palliative care
Br J Nurs.
1992 Sep.
Abstract
Passive euthanasia is invariably practised in palliative care. This article aims to address the legal, moral and ethical implications of not hydrating dying patients and presents the results of a questionnaire assessing doctors' attitudes.
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