When euthanasia is necessary

The case of a radiologist who was literally eaten up by a tumour and died under inhumane circumstances following a failed suicide attempt prompts the left-liberal daily Népszabadság to make the case for euthanasia: "Did she earn this terrible end? Didn't she deserve euthanasia if she had decided she wanted to die because of her excruciating pain? Why was she forced to do this alone and in secret? Why did she have to try to take her own life when she was so sick and suffering unbearably? Our laws punish any kind assistance to suicide. … Wouldn't it have been more humane if someone had stood by the patient at this terrible time and helped her to pass on? If someone had held her hand and given her the last injection? … Each of us should reflect on this and find the answer for themselves."

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