On 16th June 2022, the first case of lawful "medically assisted suicide" took place on Italian soil. This event is a result of decade-long debates on informed consent and end-of-life care stimulated by medical jurisprudence. The authors first retrace the crucial moments that allowed this to happen and underline the problems still to be solved. The cases of DJ Fabo, Davide Trentin, Mario and Ridolfi are discussed, signaling how they have influenced the path implemented by Italian jurisprudence
Medically Assisted Suicide in Italy: recent legal developments on a controversial topic
Alessandra SannellaMembro del Collaboration Group
2023-01-01
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On 16th June 2022, the first case of lawful "medically assisted suicide" took place on Italian soil. This event is a result of decade-long debates on informed consent and end-of-life care stimulated by medical jurisprudence. The authors first retrace the crucial moments that allowed this to happen and underline the problems still to be solved. The cases of DJ Fabo, Davide Trentin, Mario and Ridolfi are discussed, signaling how they have influenced the path implemented by Italian jurisprudenceFile in questo prodotto:
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