Tag Archives: Wim Distelmans

Belgian doctor charged with murder in the deaths of 9 patients.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition CHR van Hoei Hospital On September 24 I reported that a Belgian doctor had been charged with murder in the deaths of four patients in the palliative care department of the CHR van Hoei Hospital. HLN news has now reported that the doctor lost his contract with the hospital andContinue reading “Belgian doctor charged with murder in the deaths of 9 patients.”

Belgian tug-of-war over euthanasia for mental illness and dementia

This article was published by Mercatornet on May 13, 2019 By Michael Cook: Wim Distelmans Belgium’s leading advocate for euthanasia liberalisation is campaigning vigorously for euthanasia for people with dementia. According to the current euthanasia law, patients are only eligible if they are fully aware and competent. This can lead to distressing situations and mustContinue reading “Belgian tug-of-war over euthanasia for mental illness and dementia”

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