Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis

Cohen-Almagor, R.

Abstract

Some background information about the context of euthanasia in Belgium is presented, and Belgian law on euthanasia and concerns about the law are discussed. Suggestions as to how to improve the Belgian law and practice of euthanasia are made, and Belgian legislators and medical establishment are urged to reflect and ponder so as to prevent potential abuse.

Citation

Cohen-Almagor, R. (2009). Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis. Journal of medical ethics, 35(7), 436-439. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2008.026799

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jun 30, 2009
• Publication Date: 2009-06
• Journal: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
• Print ISSN: 0306-6800
• Electronic ISSN: 1473-4257
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 35
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 436-439
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2008.026799
• Keywords: Health Policy; Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous); Issues, ethics and legal aspects; Health(social science)
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/396009