Mapping sources of assisted dying regulation in Belgium : a scoping review of the literature

Belgium has over 20 years of experience regulating assisted dying (AD). While much research considers this end-of-life practice, no studies have comprehensively analysed the various sources of regulation that govern it, including law, professional standards, and ethics. A scoping review identified all sources of regulation that guide AD practice, and their regulatory functions. Databases and reference lists were searched for records which met inclusion criteria between 11/2/22 and 25/3/22. Existing scholarship was used to identify sources of regulation, and thematically analyse their functions... Mehr ...