Publications by authors named "L J S Schweren"
Background: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on psychiatric grounds is a subject of increasing relevance to Dutch mental health care. In addition to different advantages, there are disadvantages.
Aim: To highlight some consequences of MAID on psychiatric grounds and to offer solutions to mitigate these.
Article Synopsis
- The paper examines the emerging challenges in Medical Assistance in Dying on Psychiatric Grounds (MAID-PG) from ethical, clinical, and societal angles.
- It highlights concerns about the increasing number of young individuals seeking MAID-PG and the influence of media representation, which may oversimplify complex issues and require better communication policies.
- Additionally, it discusses the inadequacies in psychiatric care and the reluctance of psychiatrists to engage with MAID-PG requests, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies and integrated care approaches.
The present study investigated whether an unhealthy diet and other lifestyle behaviors may modify the genetic susceptibility to impulsivity. A total of 33,047 participants (mean age = 42.1 years, 59.
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