Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life CareNEWS OR ANALYSIS
Child euthanized in Netherlands’ assisted-dying program was just a baby
The first terminally ill child euthanized under the Netherlands' expanded assisted-dying laws was a 1-year-old baby born prematurely at 26 weeks with severe brain damage and multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy and infantile epileptic spasms syndrome. The euthanasia was performed lawfully after physicians determined the child's suffering was unbearable with no prospect of improvement, and the parents gave informed consent following consultation with independent doctors and adherence to legal protocols.
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