From Live Action,
A teenager diagnosed with autism has been euthanized in the Netherlands, and experts are warning of similar dangers in other countries.
Key Takeaways:
- A Dutch teenager between the ages of 16 and 18 was euthanized less than five years after being diagnosed with autism.
- He described his life as joyless and remained in bed all day, but his doctor still approved the euthanasia. His mental health difficulties appeared to stem from many of his struggles related to autism.
- Euthanasia for psychiatric reasons has drastically increased in the Netherlands since it was legalized.
- One psychiatrist pointed to the case as a "wake-up call" for Canada, where euthanasia laws are even more lax.
What diagnosis is next?
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