Psycho-oncologists’ roles, tasks, and needs regarding requests for assisted suicide – a qualitative interview study on current experiences and future directions
Zoe Henning, Isabelle Scholl, Pola Hahlweg · 2026
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Zoe Henning, Isabelle Scholl, and Pola Hahlweg present a 2026 interview study of cancer psychologists in Germany and assisted suicide requests. Assisted suicide is legal there, but rules are still being written. Draft laws have floated a formal role for psychosocial staff, who already support dying patients.
Twelve clinicians who had faced such talks were interviewed. Most saw themselves, now and in future, as open minded conversation partners. Views split on whether they should judge a patient's capacity to decide. Nearly all refused any part in the act itself or in forced duties. They asked for clear rules, practice guides, and training. The study gives drafters a first view from the clinic floor.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Zoe Henning, Isabelle Scholl, Pola Hahlweg |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |