Pardoe84
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- Jul 2, 2023
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Is there any possibility for assisted suicide in Netherlands for mental illness like ADHD and Depression?
Pretty sure there isn't. Only for prolonged physical suffering with no hopes of improvement.Is there any possibility for assisted suicide in Netherlands for mental illness like ADHD and Depression?
As far as I'm aware, no. Euthenesia is illegal in the Netherlands with the exception of when a doctor adheres to 6 due diligence requirements.
There are exceptions though. For example, my grandpa chose for passive euthenasia around the age of 85. He had a fulfilled life and suffered immensely towards the end of his life. His troubles with breathing forced him to be admitted to the hospital. After a couple of days, he was allowed to choose to die after talking with a couple of doctors in 1 day. Family was contacted for one last visit and the next morning, they upped the morphine and induced a coma until he died peacefully.
- Voluntary and well thought out. No external influences from family and friends, and the wish for euthenasia must be well documented over a longer period.
- Vistaless and unbearable suffering. There is hopelessness if the patient (1) cannot be cured or (2) suffers needlessly without any forseeable decrease in suffering (e.g. pain).
- The patient needs to be informed about the situation and prospects.
- No reasonable other solution. In other words, you need to try other reasonable medication and solutions before opting for euthenasia. But it's not required to try each and every solution; only what's reasonable.
- Consult at least 1 independant physicians. This consultant sees the patient and assesses whether the doctor has complied with the due diligence requirements.
- Finally, the doctor must carefully execute the euphenasia. There's a strict guideline that explains how it's done and what must be done by law if something goes wrong.
Edit: I assume you need to be a Dutch citizen though (like Lydia12 said).
Edit 2: so the typical ADHD diagnosis is not a legal reason for euthenesia in the Netherlands.
Voluntary and well thought out. No external influences from family and friends, and the wish for euthenasia must be well documented over a longer period.
Vistaless and unbearable suffering. There is hopelessness if the patient (1) cannot be cured or (2) suffers needlessly without any forseeable decrease in suffering (e.g. pain).
No reasonable other solution. In other words, you need to try other reasonable medication and solutions before opting for euthenasia. But it's not required to try each and every solution; only what's reasonable.
Consult at least 1 independant physicians. This consultant sees the patient and assesses whether the doctor has complied with the due diligence requirements.
Finally, the doctor must carefully execute the euphenasia. There's a strict guideline that explains how it's done and what must be done by law if something goes wrong.