Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands rose by 10% in 2024, with a significant increase in cases involving psychiatric conditions, prompting concerns from the RTE. The law permits euthanasia for unbearable suffering without improvement prospects, extending to mental illnesses. While most cases were linked to physical ailments, psychiatric cases increased from 138 to 219. The RTE urged doctors to exercise caution and consult psychiatric expertise, reflecting on their own convictions for such sensitive decisions. Notably, concerns are rising regarding requests from younger patients under 30, indicating a potential trend in suicide-related choices.
The number of euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands rose from 9,068 in 2023 to 9,958 in 2024, with a notable increase in psychiatric cases.
The RTE emphasized the need for doctors to consult psychiatric specialists and exercise caution with euthanasia cases involving psychiatric illnesses.
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