

Assignment: Loving, living and dying together in the Netherlands
Jul 1, 2024
Els and Jan, a Dutch couple, plan to die via euthanasia due to their unbearable suffering. They share their touching story of love and preparing for their joint passing. The podcast discusses the ethical dilemmas and legal complexities of assisted dying, especially in cases of dementia. Their decision prompts reflection on societal views on intentional killing and dual euthanasia.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Loving, living, and dying together in the Netherlands
02:42 • 2min
Life Stories of Jan and Els: From Boats to Campers, Entrepreneurship to Sports
04:16 • 2min
Els' Determination and Ethical Dilemmas in Seeking Duo-Euthanasia
05:49 • 11min
Euthanasia in the Netherlands: A Couple's Decision
16:36 • 11min
Exploring Assisted Dying and Raising Awareness in the Netherlands
27:17 • 2min