Commentary on the Australian Psychological Society's discussion paper ''psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally ill''

Journal/Book: Aust Psychol. 1998; 33: 1 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. Australian Psychological Soc. 16-19.

Abstract: This commentary reflects my experience conducting research and working with people with disabilities, older people, and their carers. I also am a member of a faculty that educates health professionals who work with people who are dying or who have long-term illnesses or disabling conditions. Over the last 15 years my research has focused on psychosocial issues associated with disability and also with ageing. In this research I have been concerned about what it is like to live with a disability or to age. My current research is investigating quality of life and service provision issues for people with recently acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury, and for people with these disabilities as they move across the adult lifespan. This work also considers issues for carers and close family members. My previous project explored quality of life and service provision issues for older people and their carers following discharge from inpatient hospital treatment. Much of the literature on euthanasia focuses on issues for older people or people who are living with a terminal illness. This commentary has been widened to incorporate issues relevant for people with severe physical disabilities.

Note: Article Gething L, Univ Sydney, Fac Nursing, Nursing Res Ctr Adaptat Hlth & Illness, Sydney, NSW 2006, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

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