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| Key phrase in palliative care |
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Definition
| Enhances comfort and improves quality of life |
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| Problems of palliative care for doctor |
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Definition
| Seen as being akin to "failure" |
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Definition
(Non) Voluntary
Active
Passive |
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| Factors in prosecution over assisted dying |
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Definition
Age
Capacity
Clear and informed wish
Who initiated the process
Relation of the assistant to the assisted |
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Term
| Doctrine of double effect |
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Definition
The nature of an act is not bad
The consequences of the act are good. |
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| 3 key points in DPP guidance over euthanasia |
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Definition
- Assisted suicide etc is illegal
- All cases are treated individually
- Anyone in a position of responsibility is expected not to assist |
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Definition
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| When is euthanasia allowed in the Netherlands |
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Definition
"unremitting and unbearable suffering"
- Note, not necessarily terminal illness |
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