He argued that he wanted to spare the patient and his loved ones from further suffering. According to the daily Bild, the doctor even contacted family members.
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In Germany, patients can ask a doctor to end their life in the event of incurable diseases and great suffering. This procedure was approved by the court last year. However, it is not clear whether this happened in these two cases, the Guardian wrote.
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Essen Hospital said the doctor had been suspended before his arrest and the hospital’s management was assisting with the investigation.
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Essen is located in an area that is one of the most affected coronavirus pandemics, with 166 infections per 100,000 inhabitants per week, more than 50 per 100,000 inhabitants in Germany.
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