Dubravka B. Vidmar

Dubravka B. Vidmar is a long-time physician from Slovenia who recently expressed her deep concerns and frustrations regarding the proposed legislation on assisted dying, known as ZPPKŽ. She argues against the notion that the opposition to this law stems from a Catholic upbringing among Slovene doctors, emphasizing that her values are shaped by personal experience, education, and a commitment to ethical medical practice. Vidmar advocates for the importance of palliative care and the responsibility that physicians hold in caring for patients, stating that the decision about the timing of one's death is beyond human reach and should remain in the realm of nature.