title: Euthanasia: the way to a peaceful end?
abstract: Euthanasia is an emotive subject, and one in which the line between what is legal and illegal is often blurred. Nurses need to tackle the issue personally and professionally to ensure they deliver care that is in their patients' interests.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D034723:Double Effect Principle; D004989:Ethics; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005065:Euthanasia / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology; D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D016224:Living Wills; D035502:Trust; D026712:Value of Life