New research suggests that nearly one in five Dutch doctors (18%) would consider helping those who do not have any physical problems but are simply 'tired of living', to commit suicide.
Disturbingly, 2 per cent of the GPs surveyed said they had already taken part in such euthanasia or assisted suicide. Euthanasia and assisted suicide were legalised in the Netherlands in 2002. The findings highlight the collapse in regard for the value of human life once such a law is passed.
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