Case report: Organ donation after euthanasia for psychiatric suffering: some of the practical and ethical lessons Martijn taught us

In conclusion, the article advocates for a nuanced approach, respecting patients' altruistic wishes while at the same time addressing challenges associated with ODE in psychiatric suffering. Where possible, and within the current medical, ethical and legal boundaries, the importance of facilitating organ donation without unnecessarily prolonging the suffering of competent psychiatric patients seeking euthanasia is emphasized. The topic calls, for example, for further qualitative research to understand the stakeholders' perspectives to determine the perceived possibilities on the one hand and boundaries on the other.PMID:38505793 | PMC:PMC10948434 | DOI:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1234741
Source: Pain Physician - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research