Voluntary Euthanasia Advocate Philip Nitschke Helps During Mid-Flight Medical Emergency Despite Suspension

June 10, 2015

(ABC.net) – Suspended doctor and voluntary euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke has been called on to help with a medical emergency on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. Dr Nitschke was approached by staff on Qantas flight QF12 to help a passenger with cancer whose condition deteriorated in the latter part of the journey. “He felt he was deteriorating. His wife was worried. [They] had a young family. They asked if I would assess him and stay with him for the latter part of the flight,” Dr Nitschke said.