Suicide assistance in Germany: A protocol for a multi-perspective qualitative study to explore the current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide assistance is as a complex process comprising a series of stages, ranging from initial consultations with patients about end-of-life options to counselling bereaved family members. The role of healthcare professionals and other practitioners in this process varies according to national regulations and procedural requirements. After a decision of the German Federal Constitutional Court in 2020, suicide assistance is unregulated in Germany but official data about the implementation of suicide assistance is lacking.

Aims

The project "ASEP-Assisted suicide in Germany: Exploring the practice" aims to generate and disseminate scientific knowledge on the practice of assisted suicide in Germany, based on the experiences of practitioners and family members.

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SUBMITTER: Schwabe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642949 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature