Dementia, end of life, and euthanasia : a survey among dementia specialists organized by the Belgian Dementia Council

Abstract: Background:Palliative care and Advance Care Planning (ACP) are increasingly recommended for an optimal management of late-stage dementia. In Belgium, euthanasia has been decriminalized in 2002 for patients who are “mentally competent” (interpreted as non-demented). It has been suggested that advance directives for euthanasia (ADE) should be made possible for dementia patients. Objective:This study presents the results of an internet survey among Belgian dementia specialists. Methods:In 2013, the Belgian Dementia Council (BeDeCo) organized a debate on end of life decisions in dementia... Mehr ...