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This programme explores the debates about euthanasia both in Holland and in the United Kingdom. In Holland assisted suicide and euthanasia are still a criminal offence though, since 1993, if a doct...or accused of these acts follows certain regulations and guidelines he may be able to put forward a successful defence in court. In the UK recent changes concern advance directives which are about withdrawing or withholding treatment from an ill person who lacks the capacity to make their own decisions
This programme explores the debates about euthanasia both in Holland and in the United Kingdom. In Holland assisted suicide and euthanasia are still a criminal offence though, since 1993, if a doct...or accused of these acts follows certain regulations and guidelines he may be able to put forward a successful defence in court. In the UK recent changes concern advance directives which are about withdrawing or withholding treatment from an ill person who lacks the capacity to make their own decisions
| Module code and title: | K260, Death and dying |
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| Item code: | K260; 01; 1997 |
| First transmission date: | 01-06-1997 |
| Published: | 1997 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:19:15 |
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| Producer: | Kathy Wilson |
| Contributors: | Frank Koerselman Van Den Hoofdocker; Lucy Scott-Moncrieff; Donna Dickenson; Chabot B. E. |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Case Studies in Holland, England and Scotland; Euthanasia; Legal Issues |
| Master spool number: | 96YK0450 |
| Production number: | 96YK0450 |
| Available to public: | no |
