The Myth of Euthanasia "Choice"

Bill Reichel is a highly respected scholar and author who knows more than most people about euthanasia, especially in the Netherlands. Here he makes some brief, but very telling points about the myth that euthanasia is a “choice.”

Euthanasia doesn't assure choice

Dutch doctors have practised assisted suicide and euthanasia for decades. Although the law calls for performing assisted suicide and euthanasia with the patient's consent, it is often involuntary. The law also calls for obtaining a second opinion from another physician, but this is often not done. more