It was high-fiving verbally, if not physically, by a committee reviewing a doctor’s actions in delivering euthanasia who a 2-year-old child in the Netherlands.
It was the first time such a “treatment” had been imposed on a child there, even though the law allowing it was adopted years ago.
A committee that reviewed the euthanasia of the unidentified victim concluded the decision was made with due care: “All facets of ‘being human’ – regarding motor skills, behavior, and personality – were severely impaired and were not going to improve. Despite all medical and non-medical interventions, the parents and the doctor observed no improvement in the child’s condition and were convinced that the child was suffering unbearably and without prospect of relief.”
They doctor delivered the euthanasia to a patient who was born prematurely and suffered brain damage, resulting in severe cerebral palsy and a visual impairment before death last year.
Sickening: Two-year-old euthanized in Netherlands
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According to a report at the NL Times, the doctor assessed the child would not live to adulthood.
Eduard Verhagen, a professor of pediatric palliative care at UMCG in Groningen, told RTL Nieuws that the committee’s ruling provides guidance for future cases, the report said.
“It is good that the committee reached such a well-considered judgment. Many physicians and parents will benefit from this in the future,” he charged.
The Public Prosecution Service will now assess, to determine whether there are any prosecutions.
Reports pointed out that the method that death was imposed was not provided.
