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Developments in euthanasia practice in the Netherlands: Balancing professional responsibility and the patient’s autonomy

Pauline S. C. KouwenhovenJulius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Correspondence[email protected]
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Ghislaine J. M. W. van ThielJulius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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Agnes van der HeideDepartment of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Judith A. C. RietjensDepartment of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Johannes J. M. van DeldenJulius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands;
Pages 44-48 | Received 21 Jan 2018, Accepted 15 Aug 2018, Published online: 01 Nov 2018

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