Table 3. Future requests for PAD
n (%)
Do you think you are willing (to continue) to perform PAD in the future?
 Yes, certainly or probably74 (63.8)
 No, certainly or probably not31 (26.7)
 Don’t know11 (9.5)
Do you need support in handling requests for PAD? (n = 85)
 Yes35 (41.2)
 No50 (58.8)
In which areas would you need support?a (n = 35)
 Dealing with pressure from patients to grant a request12 (34.3)
 Dealing with pressure from relatives of the patient10 (28.6)
 Assessment of unbearable suffering13 (37.1)
 The legal framework for PAD6 (17.1)
 PAD in specific patient groups (dementia, completed life, psychiatric)27 (77.1)
 Other4 (11.4)
Who would you like to ask for support?a (n = 35)
 SCEN-physician22 (62.9)
 Consultant EEC30 (85.7)
 Colleague19 (54.3)
 Lawyer4 (11.4)
 Trainer0 (0)
 Other1 (2.9)
  • EEC = Euthanasia Expertise Centre. PAD = physician-assisted dying. SCEN = Support and Consultation in Euthanasia in The Netherlands. aMultiple answers possible