title: The demand for euthanasia in palliative care units: a prospective study in seven units of the 'Rhône-Alpes' region.
abstract: A prospective survey of five palliative care units in the Rhône-Alpes region of France over a six-month period identified 13 requests for euthanasia (from the patient, family or both). The frequency of the request was low at 2.1% (of 611 patients). We have sought to establish the reasons for this request from the patient or family and the follow up of this request over time.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital St Joseph, Lyon. m.filbet@libertysurf.fr
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Comby
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Filbet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011446:Prospective Studies