http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=193281 http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=193281 In this survey, a small proportion of termi

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=193281 http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=193281 In this survey, a small proportion of terminally ill patients seriously considered euthanasia or PAS for themselves. Over a few months, half the patients changed their minds. Patients with depressive symptoms were more likely to change their minds about desiring euthanasia or PAS.... contrary to general perceptions, depression and hopelessness, rather than pain, seem to be the primary factors motivating patients' interest in euthanasia or PAS.... because euthanasia and PAS are irreversible actions, longitudinal assessments of patients' attitudes and preferences are important.