What do DUers think about this?David Goodall: doctors threaten 104-year-old scientist's bid to end [View all]

[malaise]

his life
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/02/david-goodall-perth-doctors-threaten-104-year-old-scientists-bid-to-end-his-life
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Doctors in Perth are threatening to stop Australia’s oldest scientist flying to Switzerland to end his life through voluntary euthanasia.

Edith Cowan University honorary research associate David Goodall, 104, does not have a terminal illness but his quality of life has deteriorated.

Euthanasia campaigner Philip Nitschke said Goodall had attempted suicide about two months ago after suffering a fall, ended up in hospital and his daughter had to fight hard to get him out – only succeeding after arranging an independent psychiatric review.

“The doctors started to say ‘he’s talking about ending his life, there’s nothing much wrong with him, so therefore he’s a risk to himself’,” Nitschke said.

He said Goodall was keen to leave the country after the hospital experience.

“On the basis of that, he said ‘enough is enough – now’s the time to die’,” Nitschke said.
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I think David Goodhall has the right to decide for himself.