Consensus rates procedural statements and the role of the parents round 1 and 2
| Round 1 (n=16) | Agreement | Round 2 (n=14) | Agreement |
| There should be a procedure/guideline to assess capacity regarding a request for euthanasia in children under the age of 12. | 100% | – | |
| The assessment of capacity is a team decision which must involve the entire medical treatment team including nurses and psychologists. | 81% | – | |
| Should it become possible for children under the age of 12 to have a request for euthanasia honoured, the capacity must be assessed by a second independent expert, such as a child psychiatrist or child psychologist. | 69% | A second independent expert must be consulted when assessing the capacity of children under the age of 12. | 85% |
| When in doubt about the capacity of children under the age of 12, a second independent expert must be consulted. | 100% | ||
| The opinion and explanations of loved ones are relevant when assessing a patient’s (regardless of age) capacity regarding a request for euthanasia. | 62% | The parents’ opinion and explanations are relevant and should always be considered when assessing their child’s capacity. However, their opinion need not be decisive. | 86% |
Note: bold denotes that 80% consensus was achieved.