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. 1992 Sep;1(9):462-6.
doi: 10.12968/bjon.1992.1.9.462.

Passive euthanasia in palliative care

K Penn

Passive euthanasia in palliative care

K Penn. 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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