title: The right to self-determination of minors with particular reference to the problem of euthanasia.
abstract: This article deals with the problem of euthanasia, a topic of recent interest, namely the rights of minors to make their own decision regarding to euthanasia. In fact the problem of decisions on euthanasia has always been considered an adult interest while leaving the will of minors in the hands of their parents or tutors. The purpose of this article is to underline the rights of self-determination of minors on the problem of euthanasia in Italy.
authors.affiliation: Bioethics Study and Research Centre of Brescia University, Forensic Science Department, Brescia, Italy.
authors.forename: Adelaide
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Conti
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baratta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003657:Decision Making; D005065:Euthanasia / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D033242:Minors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence