Instead of Euthanasia: Continuous Deep Sedation Used Increasingl...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Fri, 03/21/2008 - 15:00

The use of continuous deep sedation for patients nearing death in the Netherlands is increasing, while cases of euthanasia have declined, according to a new study.

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