Klaus Is a Physician Who Practices in the Netherlands

question 24

Multiple Choice

Klaus is a physician who practices in the Netherlands. He has recently assisted a patient in committing suicide. According to a 1984 Dutch Supreme Court ruling, Klaus will not be prosecuted for this action if several different criteria are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?

• A) there was no relief available for this patient
• B) the patient was competent to make this decision
• C) the patient experienced moderate to severe pain as a result of her condition
• D) the patient made the request repeatedly over time

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