Moral values of Dutch physicians in relation to requests for euthanasia: a qualitative study

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, patients have the legal right to make a request for euthanasia to their physician. However, it is not clear what it means in a moral sense for a physician to receive a request for euthanasia. The aim of this study is to explore the moral values of physicians regarding requests for euthanasia. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine primary healthcare physicians involved in decision-making about euthanasia. The data were inductively analyzed which lead to the emergence of themes, one of which was about values regarding end-of-life deci... Mehr ...