Couple euthanasia is a modern sati.
The article titled: Duo-euthanasia: To avoid facing life alone, focuses on how the spouse of a person who dies by euthanasia will often experience complicated grief and will have a higher potential rate of premature death. The article states:
For some individuals, euthanasia or physician-assisted dying (aka PAD or EAS) presents an option to end one’s life with some control and dignity while minimizing pain and suffering. Whether they are experiencing severe chronic pain, mobility challenges, or serious illness such as cancer, these people may be intrigued by the possibility of euthanasia or physician-assisted dying.
But for the surviving spouses, facing the future without their lifelong partner can feel overwhelming, and their quality of life may plummet.
Related:
Couple choose to die together in ‘duo-euthanasia’ after being married for nearly five decades
The couple left behind their only child when they chose to pass away
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