Italian neurologists and euthanasia: a poll.
We have tried to sound out Italian neurologists regarding their attitude to euthanasia, a very controversial issue today. We gave a short multiple-choice questionnaire to neurologists attending a national conference, asking their opinion on some issues related to euthanasia. 75 (25%) of the 300 doctors polled completed the questionnaire. Answers were often contradictory. A trend in favor of passive euthanasia among the respondents and a strong demand for guidelines are evident. Emotional rather than professional or rational factors seem to play a major role in the approach to this dilemma.
Crisci
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Fondazione Clinica del Lavoro, Centro Medico di Campoli, BN.
Guariglia
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Gargano
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Caruso
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G
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005065:Euthanasia; D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D007558:Italy; D009462:Neurology; D012297:Right to Die; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D028761:Withholding Treatment