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Big rise in Dutch euthanasia deaths
Just-released statistics for Dutch euthanasia in 2011 show that the number of psychiatric patients who died has skyrocketed from 2 in 2010 to 13 last year. Euthanasia for people with dementia also rose substantially, to 49.
News Palliative Care
Ethical points in caring for people nearing death
Issues linked to ageing and the end of life are complex and sometimes painful. The questions surrounding this topic are sensitive and cannot have a simple response. They challenge our sense of solidarity and our...
News Palliative Care
Ethical points of reference in caring for people nearing the end of life
English translation of the IEB Paper: "Accompanying people at the end of life: ethical points of reference"
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