The recent debate on advance directives in Switzerland
Journal title SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
Author/s Alberto Bondolfi
Publishing Year 2011 Issue 2011/1En
Language English Pages 6 P. 157-162 File size 267 KB
DOI 10.3280/SES2011-001011 EN
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The most important aspects of the Swiss debate on advance directives are presented here. This country has gone from a form of suspicion to a peaceful acceptance by political parties and public opinion. They will also be legally recognized in the new updated Civil Code, which will probably come into force in 2012.
Keywords: Advance directives, public opinion, living will, end of life, law, euthanasia, social ethics
Alberto Bondolfi, The recent debate on advance directives in Switzerland in "SALUTE E SOCIETÀ" 1En/2011, pp 157-162, DOI: 10.3280/SES2011-001011 EN