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Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over


-- BBC

It's not unusual for Dutch patients with dementia to request euthanasia, but in the later stages of the disease they may be incapable of reconfirming their consent - one doctor is currently facing prosecution in such a case. But fear of being refused is pushing some to ask to die earlier than they would have liked. Annie Zwijnenberg was never in any doubt. -- More...

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