Commentary letter to the editor on the study of Mangino et al: euthanasia and assisted suicide of persons with dementia

With interest, we read the study of Mangino et al (Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 28:4 (2020) 466-477) in which they reviewed 75 cases of euthanasia and assisted suicide (EAS) in persons with dementia in the Netherlands published by the Dutch regional euthanasia review committees (RTE) (2011-2018). This overview indeed offers an unique insight into aspects of current practice, on an individual patient level. However, a number of issues need to be taken into account more explicitly when interpreting this report.

Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - July 10, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Dr. R.M. Marijnissen, Prof. dr. R.A. Schoevers, Prof. dr. R.C. Oude Voshaar Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research