The attitudes, role & knowledge of mental health nurses towards euthanasia because of unbearable mental suffering in Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Euthanasia because of unbearable mental suffering (UMS euthanasia) has been legal in Belgium since 2002, under certain circumstances that govern careful practice. Despite the legal framework, there are specific difficulties and concerns regarding UMS euthanasia. Mental health nurses are often involved in the process, but little is known about their attitudes towards UMS euthanasia, their role and their knowledge.
AIM: To ...