Glen Taylor Nursing Institute For Family and Society
College of Allied Health and Nursing|Academic Programs|Nursing
Advancing family and societal health and healing through education, research and practice.
What role should nurses play in the euthanasia process?
A recent cross-sectional study out of Belgium explores general practitioners’ views—and the findings are powerful.
🔑 Key takeaways:
- GPs recognize nurses as essential to patient and family support during euthanasia.
- 89% recommend simulation training in nursing education to prepare nurses for handling euthanasia requests.
- There is a need for clear legislation to clarify nursing roles in assisted dying.
This kind of research helps shape how we train and empower nurses for ethically complex care. We’re especially proud that this work was supported by the International Writing Group coordinated by the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society.
https://ahn.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/nursing-bs/glen-taylor-nursing-institute/education2/writing-group-for-faculty-with-international-partners/
📖 Demedts, D., Mathé, R.-M., & Bilsen, J. (2025). The Perspectives of General Practitioners on the Roles and Competences of Nurses During a Euthanasia Process: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare, 13(595).
🔗 Read the article: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/6/595
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About the Institute
The mission of The Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society is to focus on innovative nursing practice knowledge that influences the health and healing of families and society, and to provide leadership and expertise in family and society health related issues.
Education
The Glen Taylor Institute develops, tests, and disseminates nursing education pedagogies and nursing practice models that advance nursing practice.
Research
With a focus on families and community, the Institute supports a community of research engaged in family and societal health.
Practice
The Institute develops models that create partnerships around the world, supports the health of family and society and inspires change in nursing practice.
