Attitudes toward euthanasia: Implications for social work practice
Author(s)
Author(s)
Fok, S.-Y.
Date Issued
2009
Publisher
Routledge
Journal
Social Work in Health Care
Volume
48
Issue
2
Start page
119
End page
133
Abstract
This article reports the findings of a randomized general household survey that examined the attitudes of 618 Chinese respondents toward different types of euthanasia. The general public is found to agree with active euthanasia and non-voluntary euthanasia, but is neutral about passive euthanasia. Support for euthanasia is predicted by decreasing importance of religious belief, higher family income, experiences in taking care of terminally ill family members, being non-Protestants, and increasing age. Patients were percieved as the chief decision makers in euthanasian decisions. Finally, suggestions on social work practice and professional training are made.
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