The role of psychiatrists and mental disorder in assisted dying practices around the world: a review of the legislation and official reports.
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Summary
The absence of a mandatory role for psychiatrists means that reversible psychopathology may be missed and the patient's decision to end his/her life may be more informed by treatable mental disorder than by his/ her lifelong preferences.
- Type
- dissertation
- Published
- 2012-07-01
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- 31
- References
- 20
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Keywords
Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy
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