Evenblij, Kirsten et al. “Public and Physicians Support for Euthanasia in People Suffering from Psychiatric Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study” BMC Medical Ethics, vol. 20, 11 September 2019.

In this Journal Article, five research psychologist from Amsterdam University’s medical center wanted to study whether the public would support assisted suicides for patients who suffer from mental disorders. they handed out surveys to the public and physicians. Their results showed that most of the public believed people with psychiatric disorders should be eligible for assisted suicides and the majority of psychiatrists thought that if no other options where available then they should respect their patients request. I think this journal article will be helpful for me in my final essay because it shows both sides to the story. Whether it be the public—people who don’t know the medical side of things—or the psychiatrists—the people who can decide whether all options have been thought through—the majority still believe it should be a patient’s decision at the end of the day.

– “The general public shows more support than opposition as to whether patients suffering from a psychiatric disorder should be eligible for [assisted suicides] …Physicians’ support depends on their specialization; 39% of psychiatrists considered performing [assisted suicides]” (Evenblij et al.).

– “Of the general public 53% were of the opinion that people with psychiatric disorders should be eligible for EAS, 15% was opposed to this, and 32% remained neutral” (Evenblij et al.).