Euthanasia has been legalized in New Zealand since this Sunday

Euthanasia was legalized in New Zealand this Sunday, with nearly 65% ​​of voters voting in favor of legalizing it.

Although it is not yet clear how many people will want to apply for the measure, the New Zealand Ministry of Health has estimated Each year 950 people may seek help death, 350 of whom will receive treatment, According to the New Zealand media Subject.

To access assisted death, two physicians must determine if the patient has been properly informed. Also, only those with a life-threatening condition of less than six months can claim it.

According to the ACT Vice President – Brooke von Weldon, the group that pressed for legislation in the New Zealand Parliament The move signifies that the country will “provide compassion and ultimate options for life to those who are now facing terrible suffering.”

About 6,000 health workers have completed the training module and 129 physicians and nurses have been approached. Euthanasia training, எடு Subject.

Of the health workers willing to provide assistance death, 64 percent are on the North Island and 34 percent are on the South Island.

The Ministry of Health has already warned that there is no access to toilets that can use euthanasia in all parts of the country, although for this reason the relocation of medical professionals will be funded by the authorities.

Despite the majority support for the measure, its full funding has been compared to access to prophylactic treatment, with some health workers denouncing the lack of adequate resources.

In addition to New Zealand, there are six countries in the world where euthanasia is legal: Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada and Colombia.

(With Europa Press information)

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