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Bob Dent - Died 22 Sept 1996 in Darwin, first to die using world first Northern Territory Rights of the Terminally Ill Act. Used the euthanasia machine of Dr Philip Nitschke. Suffered from prostate cancer.
Janet Mills - Died Jan 1997 in Darwin after receiving a legal voluntary lethal injection from euthanasia machine. She suffered from Mycosis Fungoides.
Ester Wild - Had carcenoid syndrome and died in DarwinJune 1997, using slow overdose of morphine after Northern Territory euthanasia law overturned by Australian Federal parliament in 1997.
Norma Hall - Refused food and drink and spoke publicly about her right to determine her time of death. Died in Sydney drinking liquid morphine in Jan 2001.
Nancy Crick - Died May 2002. After long period of suffering following surgery for bowel cancer. She invited friends around to be with her and died in the Gold Coast when she consumed barbiturate Nembutal.
Sandy Williamson - Motor Neurone sufferer publicly argued for right to die before overdosing in Melbourne July 2002 on the barbiturate amytal.
Lisette Nigot - 80yr old retired academic ended her life taking the barbiturate Soneryl. She was not ill but argued for the right to a peaceful death irrespective of health status. Died in Perth Nov 2002.
Elizabeth Godfrey - Died Dec 2002 in Hobart, using a plastic Exit bag. Her son John was accused of assisting and stood trial. He received a 1 year suspended sentence.
Dr John Elliott - Dying of Multiple Myeloma, travelled to Switzerland to use services of Dignitas. Died Jan 2007
John Whylie - died from Nembutal overdose in Sydney. His wife Shirley Justins and friend Caren Jenning accused of assisting his suicide/ murder. Trial set for May 2008
What else can I help you with?
What are some famous euthanasia cases in america?
Euthanasia, with regard to people, typically refers to a doctor performing a mercy killing on a very sick person. An example of this would be Dr. Kevorkian. He was a physician who spent time in jail for humanely assisting in the suicides of terminally ill people who had consented to the procedure.
Why is euthanasia considered a good option for some individuals?
Euthanasia is considered a good option for some individuals because it allows them to end their suffering and maintain control over their own death, especially in cases of terminal illness or unbearable pain.
What is assited euthanasia?
Assisted euthanasia usually means that one person is helping another person die, in some cases, commit suicide. Dr. Jack Kervorkian was a famous physcian who went to prison for "helping" his terminally ill patients die. It is illegal in many parts of the world, including America, to assist someone with death. In a lot of cases, the nurse or doctor will inject a patient with a lot of pain medicine, and this will kill them. There are some parts of the UK where they actually have clinics that people can go to in order to die, and it is not illegal (Germany, I think? Switzerland?).
Name some famous British protestants?
me
Can a purebred British Shorthair be red and white?
British Shorthair can be red and white in color in some cases.
What are some famous buildings in British Columbia?
British Columbian Parliament Buildings in Victoria
What are the nonreligious views on euthanasia?
There are so many non-religious views on euthanasia. In some cases it would be agape (the most loving thing) but obviously you have people who think nature should be allowed to take it's own course and should not be interfered with. It really depends on opinion and situation.
What are some facts about euthanasia?
euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands with or without the consent of the patient. Guidelines have been adopted to allow the killing of newborns. Euthanasia is legal in Belgium and Luxembourg
What were some of the consequences for thoes who practiced euthanasia?
death
Why are some protestants for euthanasia?
Because they love satan
How many people in the UK seek euthanasia each year?
Euthanasia is not recognized as a legal and humane act just as with most cases of abortion and as a result you will not be able to get such statistics. However i watched a video in school and they said that over 3000 Britain's have gone overseas for euthanasia
What does enthanasia mean?
Euthanasia is a term which means "killing a person who is sufferring from pain in his /her life". It is also called "mercy killing". It is an illegal fact but in some British countries it is legal . There is a law in British country which tells us that its legal and a country like India it is a illegal project as it is almost same as murder.Killing someone is not justified as because it doesnt give satisfaction for us .in Euthanasia there are three types :-Voluntary euthanasia: This is legal in some countries like U.S. statesNon-voluntary euthanasia:This is illegal in all countries .Involuntary euthanasia:this is actually known as murder.Euthanansia ia a greek word which means good death .In Neatherlands it is considered as "termination of life by a doctor at the request of the patient.So , this is the actual brief and short answer for euthanasia.
