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J K Gevers

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PubMed1992

Legislation on euthanasia: recent developments in The Netherlands.

Recently, new developments took place in the Dutch debate on the legislation of euthanasia. After a brief account of that debate, the article discusses a new government proposal for legislation in this field, which was submitted to the Dutch parliament in November 1991. This proposal relates not only to euthanasia but also to some other medical decisions concerning the end of life. The author concludes that, for several reasons, it is unsatisfactory.

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PubMed1992

Genetic testing and insurance.

To what extent should insurance companies be allowed to collect genetic data on persons seeking insurance cover? This question has evoked public debate in the Netherlands. In March 1990 a temporary agreement was reached between insurers and the government. This article discusses the arguments underlying this agreement and in particular the question whether genetic information should have the same status under the law as other medical information.

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