Euthanasia of teenage girl that divided the Netherlands: How tormented 17-year-old was granted 'death wish' - before doctor who gave her lethal injection was condemned by peers
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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A controversial euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a teenage girl with severe psychiatric suffering has sparked significant medical debate. After the procedure was performed, fourteen healthcare professionals formally requested a prosecution investigation into the decision-making process. The case raises critical questions about end-of-life ethics, mental health treatment standards, and the appropriate conditions for granting euthanasia requests to minors experiencing psychological distress rather than terminal illness.
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