Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Euthanasia: The Terminal Cancer Patient's View


Interesting conclusion from a Swedish study of dying cancer patients’ opinions regarding euthanasia: “Dying cancer patients perceive that they cannot feel completely independent, which affects true autonomous decision making. Further, when considering legalization of euthanasia, the perspectives of patients fearing the effects of legalization should also be taken into account, not only those of patients opting for it.”

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