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End of Life

end of lifeThe 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).

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Symposium on End-of-Life

Symposium on End-of-Life

Seminar in Yerevan on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations

Seminar in Yerevan on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations

Launching Conference of the Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations

Launching Conference of the Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations

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Legal instruments and related documents

 

  • Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (Oviedo Convention)
  • Recommendation 1418(1999) of the Parliamentary Assembly on the protection of the human rights and dignity of the terminally ill and dying
  • 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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  • The Guide on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment in end-of-life situations 

 

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