Man in Excellent Health Seeks Assisted Dying
Update: 2025-11-29
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Hans van der Zendt, an active 80-year-old with no serious health issues, seeks assisted dying in Australia due to feeling his lifes purpose is complete. Despite not being suicidal, he fears becoming a burden and wants the option of assisted dying if he experiences cognitive decline. Current laws require advanced, progressive medical conditions, but advocacy groups like Exit International argue for expanding access to include those who have given prior consent, even if they later lose mental capacity. The ACT government plans further community consultation in 2026, highlighting the complex ethical and legal considerations surrounding end-of-life choices.
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