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The right to self-determination of minors with particular reference to the problem of euthanasia.

Authors :
Conti A
Baratta A
Source :
Medicine and law [Med Law] 2009 Mar; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 401-17.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

This article deals with the problem of euthanasia, a topic of recent interest, namely the rights of minors to make their own decision regarding to euthanasia. In fact the problem of decisions on euthanasia has always been considered an adult interest while leaving the will of minors in the hands of their parents or tutors. The purpose of this article is to underline the rights of self-determination of minors on the problem of euthanasia in Italy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0723-1393
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicine and law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19705650