Attitudes towards euthanasia and assisted suicide among Sudanese doctors
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
An anonymous questionnaire was used to survey the attitudes of 382 doctors towards euthanasia and assisted suicide at Khartoum's two main hospitals. Of the 382, 248 responded [65% response rate]. The mean age was 38 +/- 13.5 years; malefemale ratio was 130118; 66% were house staff, 34% specialists; 92% Muslim, 8% Christian. The vast majority [85%] strongly opposed the practices, while 15% thought they should be performed only in certain situations, subject to strict safeguards. Reasons given for opposition included religious beliefs, inconsistency with the doctor's role, presence of subtle pressures on patients, and potential for misuse among the physically and intellectually handicapped
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Bases de datos de organismos internacionales
Base de datos:
WHO IRIS
Asunto principal:
Religión y Medicina
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Actitud del Personal de Salud
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Actitud Frente a la Muerte
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Eutanasia
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Suicidio Asistido
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Ética Médica
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Cuerpo Médico de Hospitales
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Año:
2001