Clinical Considerations in Physician-Assisted Death for Probable Alzheimer ’s Disease: Decision-Making Capacity, Anosognosia, and Suffering

Conclusion: The clinical approach to a PAD request should consider the legal framework and the decision-making capacity, assess memory deficit awareness and the perception of suffering, and evaluate mental competency when considered pertinent.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord Extra 2019;9:217 –226
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research