Attitudes towards euthanasia and assisted suicide: a cross-sectional study among physicians in Estonia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to analyse the attitudes of physicians working in Estonia towards the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide, their willingness to perform these practices and the association of these factors with a range of physician characteristics.

Design

Cross-sectional study design using a web-based anonymous questionnaire comprising 31 questions or statements.

Setting

Estonia, April-October 2022; data collection via a web-based survey of physicians.

Participants

526 physicians (74% female, 49% under 40 years old).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome was the attitudes of Estonian physicians towards the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Secondary outcomes included their self-reported willingnes

SUBMITTER: Keis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12142024 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature