UMS-euthanasia and nursing students' attitudes Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: There is an increasing debate on euthanasia worldwide (e.g. Portugal), with some countries, such as Belgium, altering the legal framework. The euthanasia legislation in certain countries notes that 'unbearable suffering' of a mental nature may also be considered grounds for euthanasia. If such legislation becomes standard practice in the field, the consequences for healthcare workers would be significant. Since nursing students are the nurses of the future, it is important to examine their attitudes towards euthanasia due to unbearable mental suffering (UMS-euthanasia). ...