Brussels Terror Attack Victim Euthanized at Age 23

October 25, 2022

(Medscape) – Performing euthanasia for “mental suffering that cannot be alleviated” is still considered an extraordinary measure. Indeed, fewer than 2% of the requests for euthanasia fall within that category, and few such requests are made by young patients. There is no doubt that people will talk about the case of Shanti De Corte not only because of the reason stated in her euthanasia request but also because someone so young was able to meet the strict conditions required for the law to be applicable. (Read More)