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EU court finds Swiss assisted-suicide laws vague (Update)

An elderly Swiss woman who would rather end her life now than decline further in health found sympathy Tuesday from the European Court of Human Rights, which called on the Swiss to clarify their laws on so-called passive ...

Other created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How Seattle Cancer Care Alliance implemented Washington's Death with Dignity Act

Because several states are considering similar Death with Dignity laws, and because such legislation disproportionately affects cancer patients and their families, SCCA conducted a study to describe the institution's implementation ...

Health created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Job stress and mental health problems contribute to higher rates of physician suicide

Doctors who commit suicide appear to be under-treated for mental health problems, despite their seemingly good access to health care, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0