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“My life is about to end. I want to fall asleep and not wake up anymore. Can you help me with that? “Those of us who work in the healthcare sector sometimes ask ourselves that question. In Sweden, healthcare personnel must meet the patient in a trusting dialogue and offer support and treatment. But do not prescribe a medical measure whose purpose is for the patient to die. At the meeting, both parties know that this is the case, even then both can share the assessment that the end of life would prevent the patient’s suffering. In hospitals and clinics, conversations about the Suffering and death are not uncommon. It is safe to know that euthanasia is not allowed in our country. This makes reunion more difficult, but also opens up hope for relief in ways other than the end of life.
Many who hear of euthanasia think that it would be good if it were allowed. But is everyone aware of the conditions and risks? Today, there is a lack of knowledge about the safety of euthanasia, as well as how euthanasia affects the public’s view of suicide and the risk that suicide will be seen as a solution to difficult life situations.
