Thursday, March 10, 2005

From Universitar Medisch Centrum Groningen

UMCGThe Groningen Protocol has five criteria: the suffering must be so severe that the newborn has no prospects of a future; there is no possibility of a cure or alleviation with medication or surgery; the parents must always give their consent; a second opinion must be provided by an independent doctor who has not been involved with the child’s treatment; and the deliberate ending of life must be meticulously carried out with the emphasis on aftercare.


This is concerning. It isn't an easy thing, but I'm uncomfortable with doing anything to make killings like this any easier. Is there a difference between witholding treatment and administrating poison?

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