New Publication: Differential treatment of individuals with mental health conditions in high-consequence decision-making: a comparison of policy on advance directives and assisted suicide in three European countries
In their latest article, Sophie Gloeckler, Matthé Scholten, and Nikola Biller-Andorno compare policies on assisted suicide and psychiatric advance directives in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Germany. The analysis shows how different legal frameworks balance autonomy, beneficence, and clinician discretion, and raises concerns about potential discrimination in psychiatric contexts.
The article calls for policies that consistently respect autonomy while providing clear guidance for clinical practice.