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José Díaz, a 33-year-old young man who had been asking for euthanasia for years, has died

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Jose Diaz, a 33-year-old Spaniard who had been fighting for euthanasia for years, finally rests in peace. This Monday it became known that he died of an assisted death. His sister, Sandrahe had promised that he would not stop “until his will was satisfied.”

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His family said so Euthanasia lawin force in Spain since 2021 and “aims to provide a legal, systematic, balanced and guaranteed response to a sustained demand of today’s society”.

Among the requirements that patients who wish to receive assistance in dying must meet is “suffer from a serious and incurable disease or a serious, chronic and disabling conditioncertified by the responsible doctor.”

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In turn, patients must have made two requests “voluntarily and in writing, or by another means that allows registration, and which is not the result of any external pressure, leaving a separation of at least fifteen calendar days between the two” .

According to Sandra Díaz, the most difficult step in obtaining approval was finding a medical consultant to prepare the report confirming that her brother met the requirements to receive euthanasia.

Sandra said it was “practically impossible for the management of the Juan Ramón Jiménez Hospital” to provide them, so she turned to the La Orden health center.

Díaz rejoices after receiving theDíaz rejoices after receiving the OK from the Guarantee Committee.

The Order sent the Commission for Assistance in Death to evaluate Díaz’s case and, finally, Díaz got the “ok” on February 22. Within a few days, a mobile team arrived at his house and completed the process.

I will continue to fight so that no family has to go through what we went through.“concluded Sandra.

His sister Sandra moved heaven and earth to achieve a dignified death for José.His sister Sandra moved heaven and earth to achieve a dignified death for José.

What illness did Díaz suffer from?

Joseph suffered cerebral necrosis produced by ingesting methanol, an industrial chemical found in many cleaning products, antifreeze, paints and varnishes.

I couldn’t speak, see or move.. According to Huelva Information, the injury affected nerve endings in her body, causing a degenerative lack of mobility and constant pain that caused anxiety attacks and suicide attempts.

Díaz had received approval on February 22.Díaz had received approval on February 22.

Díaz initially communicated via a computer, but when he lost his mobility he began doing so via signs.

Source: Clarin

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