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Users' perspectives on medical assistance in dying for persons with dementia.

Authors :
Gauthier, Serge
Gagnon, Louis
Rochon, André
Source :
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry; Jul2019, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p905-905, 1p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The author reflects on the perspectives of older adults, informal dementia caregivers, nurses and physicians of dementia patients on medical assistance in dying (MAID) given to patients with terminal stage of dementia. Other topics include a study showing that more than 90% of respondents in Canada support MAID, and the effect/s of the study to the position of non-governmental organizations like the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) on the issue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08856230
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137028101
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.5115