Euthanasia kits available at 250 Belgian pharmacies

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BRUSSELS (AFP) - Family doctors who wish to carry out euthanasia at a patient's home can now procure a "kit" containing the necessary materials at 250 pharmacies throughout Belgium, media reported.

The general practitioners will have to order the kit themselves and pick it up in person 24 hours later, according to the television channel RTl-TVi.

Doctors in Belgium have complained of difficulties in practicing home euthanasia in suitable conditions due to a lack of knowledge about products, doses or procedures.

Euthanasia is carried out in the home in 40 percent of cases in Belgium.

The kit costs 60 euros (77 dollars) and has been available at the Multipharma high-street chain store chemist since last Friday, according to the national daily newspaper Le Soir.


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[Bridget Burke]

4. I knew a guy who shot himself in the head.....

Didn't finish the job. He ran outside & called for help.

His mom brought him around to a bar where I worked, much later. He seemed glad to see me, although he can't talk any more.

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2. Wonder what would happen if they tried to sell on internet?

[CountAllVotes]

3. good plan

Hell, I'd buy one!

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