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Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia
 — the human dimension of legalization
Author(s)Herbert S Hendin
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 17, no 2, Spring 1998
Pagespp 29-37
KeywordsEuthanasia ; Terminal care ; Law ; United States of America ; Netherlands.
AnnotationIn doctor-assisted suicide, the patient self-administers the lethal dose which has been prescribed by a doctor who knows that the patient intends to use it to end his or her own life. This article outlines the historical background, and considers the status of euthanasia in the Netherlands. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-981020230 A
ClassmarkCY: LV: VR: 7T: 76H

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