Why Palliative Care for Children is Preferable to Euthanasia.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2016
Identifier
DOI: 10.1177/1049909114542648
Abstract
Recent laws in Europe now allow for pediatric euthanasia. The author reviews some rationale for caution, and addresses why ensuring the availability of pediatric palliative care is an important step before allowing pediatric euthanasia.
Journal Title
The American journal of hospice & palliative care
Volume
33
Issue
1
First Page
5
Last Page
7
MeSH Keywords
Beneficence; Child; Child Welfare; Europe; Euthanasia; Humans; Palliative Care; Pediatrics; Terminal Care
Keywords
Terminal Care; Euthanasia
Recommended Citation
Carter BS. Why Palliative Care for Children is Preferable to Euthanasia. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2016;33(1):5-7. doi:10.1177/1049909114542648
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