| Titre : |
French psychiatrists’ perspectives on proposed medical aid in dying legislation |
| Titre original : |
Aide médicale à mourir : position des psychiatres français face au projet de loi |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Emilie Olié, Auteur ; Philippe Courtet, Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2026 |
| Article en page(s) : |
pp.358-362 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
psychiatre euthanasie suicide assisté éthique |
| Résumé : |
Introduction
France is poised to legalize Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). Such a law may have potential implications for mental healthcare.
Methods
We conducted an anonymous survey of 168 French psychiatrists between June and July 2024 to assess familiarity with the proposed law, willingness to participate in MAiD, and perceived ethical implications.
Results
Eighteen percent of psychiatrists were unaware of the draft law, while only 9% had precise knowledge. Thirty-seven percent expressed a willingness to participate in MAiD for their patients. Concerns emerged around differentiating rational end-of-life requests from suicidal ideation driven by potentially treatable mental disorders such as depression.
Discussion
The absence of psychiatric assessment in the proposed legislation raises ethical and clinical dilemmas, particularly given the high prevalence of underdiagnosed depression in severe medical conditions. Psychiatrists find themselves balancing suicide-prevention mandates with respect for patient autonomy. |
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in L'encéphale > n°4 (Août 2026 Vol. 52) . - pp.358-362
French psychiatrists’ perspectives on proposed medical aid in dying legislation in L'encéphale, n°4 (Août 2026 Vol. 52) 
