International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jan 2015
ReviewAssisted dying in dementia: a systematic review of the international literature on the attitudes of health professionals, patients, carers and the public, and the factors associated with these.
Assisted death and dementia is a controversial topic that, in recent years, has been subject to considerable clinical, ethical and political debate. ⋯ Sociodemographic factors can influence attitudes towards assisted dying. The impact of these, however, may also differ according to the population surveyed. The findings from this review can contribute to current debates and inform clinical practice and future research in this area.