| Title: |
Nurses' View in Greece and Abroad on the Choice of Euthanasia in Patients with Terminal Cancer. |
| Authors: |
Tassiou, Panagiota; Kotsi, Krista; Argyriadis, Athanasios; Rekleiti, Maria; Platis, Charalampos |
| Source: |
International Journal of Caring Sciences; Jan-Apr2025, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p580-587, 8p |
| Subject Terms: |
EUTHANASIA laws; ASSISTED suicide; COMPASSION; EUTHANASIA; CANCER pain; NURSES' attitudes; INFORMED consent (Medical law); TERMINAL care; CANCER patient psychology; TERMINALLY ill; TUMORS; ECONOMIC aspects of diseases |
| Geographic Terms: |
GREECE; EUROPE |
| Abstract: |
Introduction: Cancer is a disease that affects many people worldwide. Researches support that it is the 2nd most common cause of death. During the disease, patients suffer not only physically but also psychologically, especially those who are in the final stage. For this reason, these patients are feeling dependent and tired of the whole situation they are facing, wanting to end their lives through euthanasia. Purpose of the study: The investigation of nurses' attitudes towards the controversial issue of euthanasia and the right of terminal cancer patients to it. Methodology: 'n extensive review of the relevant literature was carried out, searching and selecting research studies and review articles in Greek and English language in international databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, National Library of Medicine, ScienceDirect). Conclusions: A greater basis must be given on the subject of euthanasia to clarify it. Especially in the Greek area, no specific attitude has been given towards this, as a result of which there are not so many studies regarding this issue. Further investigation of this topic can bring more advantages to nursing and medical practice as mistakes in offering health services to end-stage cancer patients can be found, and even new ways or methods to improve them. Finally, most of the people will be able to understand the reason for the patient's desire for euthanasia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |