Source: European Christian Political Movement via sallux.eu
The legalization of euthanasia is increasingly a topic for discussion in countries across Europe. During these discussions, references are often made to the Netherlands, the first country in the world that legalized euthanasia.
In order to ensure that policy makers and other parties can make informed decisions about euthanasia issues in their countries, this publication provides a historical overview, a description of the current state of affairs and an analysis of Dutch euthanasia practice. Thereby, it shows which lessons can be learned from the Netherlands.
This publication is the result of a collaboration between the ECPM, an organization with years of political experience, and the NPV-Zorg voor het leven, a Dutch organization that has built up years of expertise in bioethical reflection around this theme.
Source: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition via alexschadenberg.blogspot.comReprinted with permission By Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Image: alexschandenberg.blogspot.com Last week I wrote that the Netherlands government was debating expanding the euthanasia law to include children (1 - 12). The Dutchnews.nl reported that Dutch Health Minister, Hugo de Jonge announced that the Dutch government…
Wherever it is legalised, euthanasia becomes more and more integrated into the practice of medicine. One of the more useful — or ghoulish – developments, depending on your point of view, is euthanasia with organ donation.
Source: Robert Clarke via mercatornet.comReprinted with permission So-called “safeguards” are much more window dressing than providing any real protection. As the New Zealand euthanasia referendum approaches, voters could be helped by looking at the experience in other countries before making up their minds on this complex topic. At the end…
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