Passive euthanasia in palliative care.
Passive euthanasia is invariably practised in palliative care. This article aims to address the legal, moral and ethical implications of not hydrating dying patients and presents the results of a questionnaire assessing doctors' attitudes.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004739:England; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000592:standards*; D028761:Withholding Treatment