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.

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dissertation
Published
2012-07-01
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Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy

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