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Dutch woman, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 16 May 2024
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Imagine thinking your life belongs to you, and then having to get permission to end it without suffering
You're asking someone else to take your life and expect them to do so no questions asked...?
There are in fact many questions asked, and any doctor can refuse for any reason.
Yes, hence kofe's skeptical and maybe sarcastic question
I was genuinely asking, more so of the person that's skeptical of having to get permission. I'm glad it seems to be an ethical requirement