28-Year-Old Physically Healthy Dutch Woman Chooses To Die By Euthanasia Due To Severe Mental Health Struggles
According to reports, Zoraya ter Beek from the Netherlands has been struggling with depression, autism and borderline personality disorder, for years. Doctors have reportedly informed Zoraya that there are no further treatment options available to her.
Apr 04, 2024, 11:11 AM IST
Gyanvapi Mosque Case Petitioner Writes To President, Seeks Permission For Euthanasia
In her letter to President, Rakhi Singh alleged a ''false propaganda'' by her associates against her family due to which they are under a lot of mental pressure.
Jun 08, 2023, 08:21 AM IST
'Have struggled enough': UP woman, raped by stepson and husband's friends, seeks President Murmu's permission for euthanasia
"I have struggled enough and don`t think I will get any justice. So, I want to end my life with your permission," the 30-year-old wrote in the letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
Oct 23, 2022, 12:31 PM IST
Australian state legalizes euthanasia for the terminally ill
The VAD law, which was passed in November 2017, provides for each case to be individually reviewed by a commission that will determine whether or not to approve the euthanasia procedure, reports Efe news.
Jun 19, 2019, 11:43 AM IST
Australian scientist, 104, plans to kill himself with 'Swiss option'
Ecologist David Goodall, who is not terminally ill, has said he is ready for the end.
May 09, 2018, 22:26 PM IST
When I made 'Guzaarish' on euthanasia, there was hue and cry: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
'Guzaarish' narrated the story of a quadriplegic hero's (Hrithik Roshan) plea for death.
Mar 09, 2018, 22:34 PM IST
Unhappy with SC ruling, elderly couple wants right to active euthanasia for people above 75
Earlier in January 2018, the Lavate couple wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind, requesting to approve their plea for active euthanasia.
Mar 09, 2018, 15:05 PM IST
How sexual assault victim Aruna Shanbaug's case started the national debate on euthanasia
In India, the widespread national debate around euthanasia began with Aruna Shanbaug's case.
Mar 09, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Passive euthanasia: Arguments for and against the procedure
Various medical and legal dictionaries say passive euthanasia is the act of hastening the death of a terminally-ill patient by altering some form of support and letting nature take its course.
Mar 09, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
Active euthanasia vs passive euthanasia: What's the difference and which country allows what
The debate over euthanasia has raged on for decades in most countries with the moral behind allowing a terminally ill patient to die being repeatedly discussed.
Mar 09, 2018, 11:48 AM IST
Passive euthanasia: Know all about a 'living will'
While allowing a person to make a living will, a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, put strict conditions in place for executing the will.
Mar 09, 2018, 11:45 AM IST
SC permits 'living will' of terminally ill patients: What does 'passive euthanasia' mean?
The steps that are generally taken to cause passive euthanasia include turning off respirators, halting medications, discontinuing food and water so as to allow a person to dehydrate or starve to death, or failure to resuscitate.
Mar 09, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
SC allows passive euthanasia, says human beings have the right to die with dignity
The SC said it has laid down guidelines on who would execute the will and how a nod for passive euthanasia would be granted by the medical board.
Mar 09, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
Elderly Mumbai couple seek Euthanasia after having lived a satisfactory life
Iravati and Narayan Lavate say that they have lived a complete life and do not wish for medical ailments to 'spoil their memories together.' They add that they are unsure how either would live if the other passes away.
Jan 10, 2018, 13:45 PM IST
Govt opposes 'living will' in cases of passive euthanasia, tells SC it can be misused
Passive euthanasia is a condition where there is withdrawal of medical treatment with the deliberate intention to hasten the death of a terminally ill-patient.
Oct 10, 2017, 20:36 PM IST!["It's better to die than to suffer" — UP sugarcane farmers write to PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, seek euthanasia](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/05/07/592598-stone-pelters-suicides.jpg ""It's better to die than to suffer" — UP sugarcane farmers write to PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, seek euthanasia")
"It's better to die than to suffer" — UP sugarcane farmers write to PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, seek euthanasia
A group of farmers in Uttar Pradesh have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, threatening suicide over non-payment of sugarcane.
May 07, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
First mercy killing of minor in Belgium: Report
The Netherlands also allows mercy killings for children, but only for those aged over 12.
Sep 17, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Belgian Paralympian: I`m not ready yet for euthanasia
Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort said in Rio on Sunday that she`s still considering euthanasia to escape a life of unbearable physical pain -- only not quite yet.
Sep 12, 2016, 04:24 AM IST
Watch video- Paralysed chimpanzee walks again with the help of a touch-screen
A chimpanzee has learned to walk again after being paralysed due to illness.
Jul 07, 2016, 00:04 AM IST
20-year-old cancer patient seeks governor's permission for euthanasia
Jyoti, hailing from Sheshpur Athgava village, has lost one of her legs which had to be amputated because of her disease.
Feb 20, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
