Physicians and the Nazi Euthanasia program

Article Abstract:

A study was undertaken to ascertain the reasons for the practice of euthanasia during the Nazi regime. Results revealed that besides being race orientated, the main purpose was to eliminate the abnormal or deformed from society in an effort to keep the purity and superiority of the race besides using the funds for treatment for those with better chances of recovery.

Euthanasia, Racism, National socialists, National Socialist Party (Germany)

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The fate of psychiatric patients during the Nazi period in Styria/Austria: Part I: German-speaking Styria

Article Abstract:

The involvement of doctors and hospitals in the extermination of psychiatrically ill patients in the German-speaking part of Styria, Austria, through the Nazi T4 Program is presented.

Austria, Hospitals

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The fate of psychiatric patients during the Nazi period in Styria/Austria: Part II: The Yugoslav region of Lower Styria

Article Abstract:

A study of the Nazi T4 Program in the Yugoslav region of Lower Styria in 1941, which resulted in deaths of several psychiatric patients in hospitals, is presented.

Yugoslavia, Political aspects, Styria, Austria

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