First-ever case of euthanasia on very young child, 2, was handled well: Dutch committee
nltimes.nl
The doctor who performed the Netherlands’ first case of euthanasia on a child under 12 did so with due care, the supervising committee concluded after investigating. The patient, a child of nearly 2 years who suffered from several severe medical conditions, died at the end of 2025.

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The doctor who performed the Netherlands’ first case of euthanasia on a child under 12 did so with due care, the supervising committee concluded after investigating. The patient, a child of nearly 2 years who suffered from several severe medical conditions, died at the end of 2025.

  • DagwoodIII@piefed.socialEnglish
    10·
    9 days ago

    Not even apples and oranges, more like apples and gas giant planets.

    The healthy patient is most likely going to survive and thrive for many years.

    The two year old was going to die within a decade; would never be able to walk or talk; couldn’t even learn to feed themselves.

      • DagwoodIII@piefed.socialEnglish
        5·
        9 days ago

        What part of my comment confused you?

        edit = never mind. I saw the other comments this person made. I will just ignore them.

        • Talcosis@lemmy.zipEnglish
          13·
          9 days ago

          I responded to the trolley problem comment, I made no comments on the article itself.