Biochemist Christian de Duve who won Nobel prize in medicine has died in an act of euthanasia at the age of 95, say sources.
Euthanasia : �Merciful� Termination
Euthanasia is defined as ‘the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged benefit’
Euthanasia is defined as ‘the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged benefit’
The biochemist's decision was firm and final and he was only awaiting his son's arrival from the United States to commit euthanasia in the presence of his entire family.
De Duve's daughter Francoise said her father had refused to take anti-anxiety pills after he suffered a fall in his home and left them in peace.
In 'Exceptional' Cases Euthanasia Should Be Permitted: French Medical Body
Euthanasia should be allowed in exceptional cases and when suffering patients make persistent and lucid requests according to France's medical ethics council.
Euthanasia should be allowed in exceptional cases and when suffering patients make persistent and lucid requests according to France's medical ethics council.
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Belgium's euthanasia law could be heading for significant change that would allow minors and Alzheimer's sufferers to seek permission to die, as Belgium makes an official move to revamp the law.
Belgium's euthanasia law could be heading for significant change that would allow minors and Alzheimer's sufferers to seek permission to die, as Belgium makes an official move to revamp the law.
'Slippery Slope' Fears for Legal Euthanasia of Sick Babies Proved Groundless
Fears that legalising euthanasia for sick newborn babies would initiate the start of a 'slippery slope' leading to its abuse has now been proved groundless.
Fears that legalising euthanasia for sick newborn babies would initiate the start of a 'slippery slope' leading to its abuse has now been proved groundless.
