Abstract

The new Dutch law on Legalizing Physician-Assisted Death

Kimsma G~~van Leeuwen E

Year: 2001 Source: Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, v.10, no. 4, (Fall 2001), p.445-450 SIEC No: 20040311

This report explores the meaning of the ‘Law Evaluating Ending of Life and Assistance With Suicide’, passed on 10 April 2001 by the Dutch Parliament. Some of the problematic & paradoxical items of the bill are discussed. (9 refs)