What Domains of Belgian Euthanasia Practice are Governed and by Which Sources of Regulation: A Scoping Review

Background: Multiple sources of regulation seek to shape euthanasia practice in Belgium, including legislation and training. This study comprehensively mapped which of these sources govern which domains of euthanasia practice, such health professionals’ obligations, or managing patient requests. Method: Scoping review methodology was used to search for scholarly records which discussed Belgian euthanasia regulation. Template analysis was used to generate themes describing the domains of euthanasia practice governed by sources of regulation. Results: Of 1364 records screened, 107 records were i... Mehr ...