End of Life
The Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations was drawn up by the Committee on Bioethics (DH‑BIO) of the Council of Europe in the course of its work on patients rights and with the intention of facilitating the implementation of the principles enshrined in the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (Oviedo Convention, ETS No. 164, 1997).
Legal instruments and related documents
- The previously expressed wishes relating to health care. Common principles and differing rules in national legal systems. Report prepared by Prof. Roberto Andorno
- Medical decisions in end-of-life situations and the ethical implications of the available options. Report prepared by Dr. Hacpille
- Questionnaire on euthanasia. Replies of the member states
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Symposium on End-of-Life
The Symposium took place in the Acibadem University School of Medicine, Kerem Aydınlar Campus, Istanbul, on 25 October 2016. The working language was English. Programme Flyer Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations European Association of Centres...
Seminar in Yerevan on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations
Ethical issues related to end-of-life medical treatments were the focus of this seminar organised jointly by the National Bioethics Center and the Council of Europe, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health. The seminar was an opportunity to discuss the various problems that can arise in...
Launching Conference of the Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations
A Launching Conference of the Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations, organised by the Committee on Bioethics (DH-BIO), took place on 5 May 2014 in Strasbourg, France, under the auspices of the Austrian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers...
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