Blevins Dean, Preston Thomas A, Werth James L
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, CeMHOR, HSR & D, Bldg. 58, 2200 Fort Roots Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72214, USA.
Death Stud. 2005 Sep;29(7):601-23. doi: 10.1080/07481180591004606.
The present study describes the characteristics and attitudes of non-terminally ill persons who support physician-assisted death (PAD) along with their expectations and preferences for care in the future. Participants (N = 101) completed a survey assessing current affect and attitudes and those expected if terminally ill. Participants' responses indicated they were a well-adjusted group with little evidence of depressive symptoms or past suicidal ideation. Current attitudes were differentially related to future care preferences. Findings suggest a need for longitudinal research on the stability of current attitudes and how they relate to PAD among non-terminally ill supporters of assisted death.
本研究描述了支持医生协助死亡（PAD）的非绝症患者的特征和态度，以及他们对未来护理的期望和偏好。参与者（N = 101）完成了一项调查，评估当前的情感和态度以及如果身患绝症时的预期态度。参与者的回答表明，他们是一个适应良好的群体，几乎没有抑郁症状或过去自杀意念的迹象。当前的态度与未来的护理偏好存在差异关联。研究结果表明，有必要对当前态度的稳定性以及它们如何与协助死亡的非绝症支持者中的医生协助死亡相关进行纵向研究。
