Abstract

Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in Switzerland: Allowing a Role for Non-physicians

Hurst S A~~Mauron A

Year: 2003 Source: BMJ, v.326, no.7383, (1 February 2003), p.271-273 SIEC No: 20030712

The authors describe the history of the Swiss law for assisted suicide, the current debate, & the existing data on euthanasia & assisted suicide in Switzerland. This review is based on the relevant literature & on the experience of participants in these debates. (24 refs)