Truus Postma
Dr. Truus Postma was a Dutch physician who became a central figure in the early debates surrounding assisted dying in the Netherlands. Her compassionate act of helping her mother end her suffering in the 1970s challenged the legal framework of the time and contributed to the eventual legalization of assisted dying in the country.
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Dr. Truus Postma helped her mother end her suffering, which became a pivotal case in the Netherlands.
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