ダイアン･プリティ自身の言葉から
「わたしはまだ43才です。わたしは医者に死ぬのを手伝ってもらいたいと真剣に考えています。運動ニューロン病によって、わたしの筋肉は次第に侵されていき、頭はこれまでどおりはっきりしているのに、家族と意思を疎通するのが困難になりました。病気でわたしは車椅子を使うようになり、カテーテルを使って尿の処理をし、チューブを通じて食事をするようになりました。わたしはこれまで2年間この病気と闘い、あらゆる治療法を試しました。」
| http://www.justice4diane.org.uk/story.asp |
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| I am only 43 years old. I
desperately want a doctor to help me to die. Motor neurone disease has left
my mind as sharp as ever, but it has gradually destroyed my muscles, making
it hard for me to communicate with my family. It has left me in a wheelchair,
catheterised and fed through a tube. I have fought against the disease for
the last 2 years and had every possible medical treatment. |
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| I am fully aware of what the
future holds and have decided to refuse artificial ventilation. Rather than
die by choking or suffocation, I want a doctor to help me die when I am no
longer able to communicate with my family and friends. I have discussed this
with my husband of 25 years, Brian who has come to terms with what I want and
respects my decision. He says that losing me will be devastating for him and
our two children but he would be pleased to know I had had the good death I
want. I want to have a quick death without suffering, at home surrounded by
my family so that I can say good-bye to them. |
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| If I were physically able I could take
my own life. That's not illegal. But because of the terrible nature of my
illness I cannot take my own life - to carry out my wish I will need
assistance. Should a doctor give me the assistance I need, he or she will be
guilty of a crime that carries a lengthy prison sentence. As the law stands
it makes no sense. |
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| The law needs changing so
that I, and people like me, can choose how and when we die and not be forced
to endure untold suffering for no reason. If you agree, please sign the
petition on this site |
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| ダイアン・プリティ、英国のMND患者、夫によるassisted suicideを求める |
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| 彼女の主張、Liberty、VES |
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| 高等法院、貴族院で敗訴 |
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| 欧州人権裁判所 |
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| 判決、主要なProとCon |
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