Assessment of decision-making capacity in patients requesting assisted suicide.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
In this editorial, we argue that current attitudes toward terminally ill patients are generally too paternalistic, and that it is wrong to assume that patients suffering from mental health issues (including depression) cannot consent to assisted suicide.Declaration of interestNone.
Medical subject headings
- Decision Making
- Mental Competency
- Suicide, Assisted