What are the requirements for a patient to receive euthanasia?
Abstract
Euthanasia requires a voluntary request, unbearable suffering from an incurable condition, and legal and ethical compliance, including patient competence and physician agreement, with specifics varying across regions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Palliative and Oncologic Care
Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN