2023-09-11 00:41:34
A patient who had opted for euthanasia as a solution to her terminal illness suffered a tragic end. The process, which is legal in Belgium, ended unexpectedly when the lethal drugs had no effect. According to local reports, the doctor in charge used a pillow to suffocate the patient and end her suffering.
By: Debate
The case of Alexina Wattiez: Euthanasia and death
Alexina Wattiez, a 36-year-old woman, decided to undergo euthanasia in March 2022 following her health seriously deteriorated due to terminal cancer.
Euthanasia in Belgium involves a home visit by a doctor and two nurses to supervise the procedure, giving patients the option to end their suffering in a legal and controlled manner.
A euthanasia gone wrong
Although everything was meticulously planned, the euthanasia procedure did not go as expected. When the lethal drugs failed to have the desired effect, the doctor in charge apparently made the decision to use a pillow to suffocate the patient. At the time, Alexina’s partner and daughter were not present in the room, having chosen to leave when the lethal medications were administered.
The patient’s family, upon learning what happened, was shocked. They described the situation as “strange” and “disorderly,” with a high degree of improvisation and confusion. Additionally, they reported hearing screams coming from the room.
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