Kenneth Chambaere, Robert Vander Stichele, Freddy Mortier, Joachim Cohen, Luc Deliens
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We found an increased demand for euthanasia in Belgium between 2007 and 2013, as well as growing willingness among physicians to meet those requests, mostly after the involvement of palliative care services. This finding indicates that, after 11 years of experience, euthanasia is increasingly considered as a valid option at the end of life in Belgium.
Chambaere K, Stichele RV, Mortier F, Cohen J, Deliens L. Recent Trends in Euthanasia and Other End-of-Life Practices in Belgium. N Engl J Med. 2015 Mar 19;372(12):1179-1181.