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... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Social Problems > Crime > Euthanasia, Involuntary
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Criminology > Crime > Euthanasia, Involuntary

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Euthanasia, Involuntary  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The act or practice of killing or withholding life-sustaining treatment from a person with a medical condition, especially DISABLED PERSONS, without INFORMED CONSENT, despite the MENTAL COMPETENCY of the person to give consent.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Involuntary Euthanasia

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CJGL6SFF-J

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