doi: 10.1007/BF02312149.
Italian neurologists and euthanasia: a poll
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Italian neurologists and euthanasia: a poll
Ital J Neurol Sci.
1992 Jun.
Abstract
We have tried to sound out Italian neurologists regarding their attitude to euthanasia, a very controversial issue today. We gave a short multiple-choice questionnaire to neurologists attending a national conference, asking their opinion on some issues related to euthanasia. 75 (25%) of the 300 doctors polled completed the questionnaire. Answers were often contradictory. A trend in favor of passive euthanasia among the respondents and a strong demand for guidelines are evident. Emotional rather than professional or rational factors seem to play a major role in the approach to this dilemma.
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