VOICED : Otro paso hacia la eutanasia en Europa

The European Court of Human Rights authorized the cessation of treatment for Vicent Lambert, a tetraplegic patient in a vegetative state, despite his parents' opposition. Lambert, who suffered irreversible brain damage from a 2008 accident, has a divided family, with his wife and most siblings supporting the decision. This case highlights the legal and ethical debates surrounding euthanasia in Europe, where it is only legal in a few countries.

What did the European Court of Human Rights decide regarding Vincent Lambert's treatment?

• To continue his treatment indefinitely

• To authorize the cessation of his treatment

• To transfer him to another hospital

• To provide him with experimental therapy

What was the cause of Vincent Lambert's medical condition?

• A genetic disorder

• A workplace accident

• A traffic accident

• A sports injury

Who among Vincent Lambert's family supports the decision to end his treatment?

• His parents

• His wife and most of his siblings

• His grandparents

• All of his siblings

What is the stance of Vincent Lambert's parents regarding the cessation of his treatment?

• They are undecided

• They are indifferent

• They oppose it

• They support it

In which European countries is euthanasia currently legal?

• Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• France, Germany, and Italy