How much does euthanasia cost in the Netherlands? I am asking for a terminally ill friend?
I’m afraid that’s not going to be possible for your friend It is not an elective walk-in procedure. You must be in “unbearable suffering with no prospect of improvement” and this must be proved by the doctor concerned or else he/she will be open to prosecution In the case of psychological illnesses then this is even more difficult to prove and the doctor must consult not just one other specialist, but two, and one must be a psychiatrist who will personally examine and interview the patient at length. This is very difficult to prove and normally ends up in lengthy court proceedings even if all medical practitioners agree. Anyway, the possibility of following the processes for euthanasia in the Netherlands are only for legal residents within the Netherlands and will not be granted for other EU or European citizens.
