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Selected regulatory requirements for CDS and euthanasia in the Netherlands.
| CDS | Euthanasia | |
|---|---|---|
| Prognosis | <2 weeks | No limitationa |
| ‘Cooling off’ period | No | Yes |
| Second opinion | No | Yes |
| Paperwork | No | Yes |
CDS: continuous deep sedation.
The patient must be suffering unbearably without any prospect of improvement.
