Health · Healthcare & Policy · 22 hrs ago
83-year-old Gerda, who had dementia, obtained euthanasia with her daughters’ support
Gerda, an 83-year-old woman with dementia, obtained euthanasia after wanting it.
Her daughters supported her wish.
When her GP asked what he could do, Gerda pointed to her daughter and told him to ask her.
She was clear that she wanted euthanasia, even though she relied on her daughter to speak with the doctor.
The account says she had fought for this outcome and was glad she could finally go.
It gives no further details about the decision or what happens next.
Gerda, an 83-year-old woman with dementia, obtained euthanasia with the support of her daughters.
She had pushed for euthanasia despite her dementia.
When her family doctor asked what he could do, Gerda pointed to her daughter.
She said she was glad she had held on and could finally go.
- Who
- Gerda, 83, who had dementia, and her daughters.
- What
- Gerda obtained euthanasia with her daughters’ support.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Gerda wanted euthanasia.
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- Age
- 83
- Name
- Gerda
- Condition
- Dementia
- Family support
- Her daughters supported her request for euthanasia
What people are saying
Gelukkig heb ik het volgehouden en mag ik nu eindelijk gaan.