The Netherlands euthanasia law

The Netherlands' euthanasia law allows patients experiencing unbearable suffering with no hope of recovery to request assisted dying, provided they are mentally competent and make a voluntary, well-considered request. Doctors must assess that the patient's suffering is unbearable, and that the request is voluntary and persistent. They are required to consult a second doctor and comply with strict procedural guidelines. The law emphasizes careful evaluation, informed consent, and transparency, making euthanasia legal and ethically regulated, with the aim of respecting individual autonomy while ensuring safeguards are in place to prevent abuse.