Euthanasia and assisted suicide requests of end-of-life patients hospitalised in palliative care units: A qualitative wording analysis study

Mathieu-Nicot, Florence; Chassagne, Aline; Leboul, Danièle; Bousquet, Anne; Trimaille, Hélène; Guirimand, Frédéric; Godard-Marceau, Aurélie; Bondier, Morgane; Cretin, Elodie; Aubry, Régis

doi:10.1016/j.medpal.2022.10.001

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Aspects and dilemmas of euthanasia in modern times

Greš,

Staver,

Radovančević

2024

Scripta Medica

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Euthanasia is a very complex medical and moral issue. The name has taken throughout history quite different meanings especially in recent decades. There have been many controversial debates and ethical questions raised in modern society. The aim of the paper was to introduce in more detail the issue of euthanasia in the modern world and to review the decisions on this issue. The end of life is still a part of life. It is of great importance for every person and requires true compassion and solidarity. The task is to restore human dignity, by respecting the will of the sedating patient. It is the responsibility of doctors and medical staff to use their comprehensive knowledge and ethical approach to provide calm patients with peace and tranquillity. Euthanasia is a discipline. It is also a concept and a term full of conflicts, which need to be analysed. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the criteria of the bioethical aspect of this activity. The right to euthanasia is not ethically indifferent. We can expect in the near future a deeper understanding of the euthanasia issue.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Aspects and dilemmas of euthanasia in modern times

Greš,

Staver,

Radovančević

2024

Scripta Medica

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Requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide when it is illegal: a qualitative study about relatives’ experiences of patients hospitalized in French Palliative Care Units

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Mathieu-Nicot,

Trimaille

et al. 2024

Palliat�Care

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Background: In countries where euthanasia and assisted suicide are not allowed, such as France, little is known about how a request for euthanasia and/or assisted suicide, expressed by an end-of-life patient, impacts their relatives. Aim: To understand the experiences of relatives of patients in the advanced stages of a serious illness, hospitalized in a Palliative Care Unit (PCU), and requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide in the French context where these practices are illegal. Design: We conducted a qualitative study in five French PCUs over the course of 1 year. Following the principles of grounded theory, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the relatives of patients who had explicitly requested euthanasia or assisted suicide to a healthcare professional. Two interviews were scheduled: the first within 48 h of the initial request (D1), and the second one a week later (D7). Methods: We conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with relatives of patients requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide, in PCUs within a specific region of France, prior to the French Claeys-Leonetti Law. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. Results: Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted. Five families (patients and their relatives) were included, and eight relatives were interviewed. The discussions between patients and their relatives about requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide varied significantly from one family to another. Five main themes emerged: denouncing end-of-life conditions; the desire to have a peaceful death; the different levels of support and accompaniment for the request; values in favor of euthanasia and assisted suicide; boundaries and barriers. Conclusion: Requests for euthanasia and/or assisted suicide are generally understood by relatives. However, receiving and discussing such requests is a challenging and emotionally demanding task, generating significant suffering. All relatives seem to experience some degree of suffering, although its expression varies greatly between individuals. We encourage healthcare professionals to identify the nature of this suffering and to invite patients and their relatives to openly discuss these issues and to proactively address the request.

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Euthanasia and assisted suicide requests of end-of-life patients hospitalised in palliative care units: A qualitative wording analysis study

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Aspects and dilemmas of euthanasia in modern times

Aspects and dilemmas of euthanasia in modern times

Requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide when it is illegal: a qualitative study about relatives’ experiences of patients hospitalized in French Palliative Care Units

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