Key challenges in providing assisted dying in Belgium: a qualitative analysis of health professionals' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assisted dying or 'euthanasia' has been legal in Belgium since 2002. Extensive research has been conducted which investigates Belgian euthanasia practice, however, the current challenges that health professionals face when providing euthanasia are not well known. This knowledge is important for evaluating the current system, especially in light of recent developments in Belgian euthanasia law and practice including judicial decisions, legislative amendments and research highlighting the complexity of its governing regulatory framework.

Objectives

This study investigates the key challenges that health professionals experience when providing euthanasia in Belgium.

Design

A qualitative interview study with reflexive thematic analysis.

Methods

Twenty int

SUBMITTER: Archer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803728 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature