There’s a big difference between something like this and the case of blinding, transient, despair-driven suicidality that we typically think of.
I’d agree that in the transient case, intervention should take place. But in a case like this where it’s planned and reviewed with a doctor, I don’t see any ethical problems.
Why don’t more countries enact laws like this? This makes perfect sense. I don’t want to live with conditions like dementia. I didn’t have a say in my birth, I sure as shit should have a say in my death.
Interesting that abortion is legal in ~37 states and this in ~10.
Amazing. In absence of a cure, this is the most humane course of action. Dying together in a family circle with no pain and retaining dignity.
"He’s 70, and sits in the swivel driving-seat of the van, one leg bent underneath him in the only position that eases his continuous back pain. His wife, Els, is 71 and has dementia. Now, she struggles to formulate her sentences."
I respect their decision. I only hope that I have this option when the time comes. Watching my father, wither away in agony, was absolutely awful. I don't want that for my family, and I think it's my human right to decide my exit.