NEW YORK TIMES: At least seven times, alone and in secret, Dr. Nicolas Bonnemaison prepared a lethal dose of sedative and quietly ended the life of a comatose patient in his care…
A jury acquitted him. The courtroom, filled with his supporters, erupted in applause…
As the population ages, however, and as drawn-out hospital deaths become more the norm, patients and families increasingly say they wish to be more closely involved in end-of-life decisions. And the French doctor’s role as final arbiter of life and death is increasingly being challenged… (more)
EDITOR: This article starts strong and gets even more informative and meaningful as it continues. Circumstances require euthanasia; we must not turn our back on the subject just because if it’s painful to reflect upon the end of life. Not only for the sake of our loved ones; but also for us.
