Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death
Health & Wellbeing
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55m
Should we be giving doctors the right to end the lives of others by euthanasia or assisted suicide? The grandfather of euthanasia in the Netherlands, Dr. Boudewijn Chabot speaks of a 'worrisome culture shift' and that euthanasia is 'getting out of hand' - especially as it relates to patients with psychiatric issues. The cost of on-going treatment is putting pressure on an already fraught decision-making process, and the many are questioning the motives of those tasked with making the decisions. Meanwhile, the suicidal can simply 'shop around' until they find the decision they are looking for, or more worryingly - others can do the same for those they are tasked with caring for.
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