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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Views about Euthanasia and Dementia: Exploring Perceptions Utilising Evidence from the Mass Observation Archive.

Janet Blain, Dean Stevens, Louise Taylor, Paul Kingston, Geoffrey Watts

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Janet BlainThe Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK.
Dean StevensThe Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK.
Louise TaylorThe Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK.
Paul KingstonThe Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5972-3786
Geoffrey WattsThe Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion in the United Kingdom regarding euthanasia and assisted dying, using data specifically related to individuals with dementia. A qualitative approach was taken with data captured via a set of written questions in the form of a Mass Observation Archive Directive. The respondents, known as Observers, provided written responses; there was no limit to the length of the responses and the Observers were able to provide as much or as little detail as they chose. The data were analysed thematically utilising NVivo software. One-hundred and seven responses were received, representing a range of beliefs, and with opinions regarding euthanasia and dementia with pro, anti, and uncertain views being expressed. Five main themes emerged during our data analysis: capacity, legislation, agency and personal philosophies, disquietude, and incumbrance. Consistent with previous research capturing public views regarding euthanasia and assisted dying for people with dementia, the findings suggest policy makers may wish to consult the British public regarding legislation regarding euthanasia and dementia.

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assisted dyingassisted suicidecapacitydementiaeuthanasialegislationMass Observation Projectmedical assistance in dyingvoluntary assisted dying

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PMID37761749
PMCPMC10530628

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