Public and physicians' support for euthanasia in people suffering from psychiatric disorders: a cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although euthanasia and assisted suicide (EAS) in people with psychiatric disorders is relatively rare, the increasing incidence of EAS requests has given rise to public and political debate. This study aimed to explore support of the public and physicians for euthanasia and assisted suicide in people with psychiatric disorders and examine factors associated with acceptance and conceivability of performing EAS in these patients.

Methods

A survey was distributed amongst a random sample of Dutch 2641 citizens (response 75%) and 3000 physicians (response 52%). Acceptance and conceivability of performing EAS, demographics, health status and professional characteristics were measured. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Evenblij K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6737595 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature