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Els Borst-Eilers: Patient centred doctor and politician whose work led to the Netherlands' progressive euthanasia legislation
Els Borst was never vague about her opinions-especially on medical ethics-but everyone agrees that she was always polite; never aggressive. Convinced that the wishes of hopelessly suffering patients should be respected, she was proud to pass in 2001 the first national euthanasia law. The dignified and peaceful death she wished for others, however, was denied her. In February 2014 Borst, 81, was found dead at her home. Police believe she was murdered or a victim of manslaughter.
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