The Good Death
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Janette, terminally ill with muscular dystrophy, chooses physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland, prompting deep family discussions about life and autonomy.
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Janette is terminally ill and wants to die in a dignified way but this is not permitted under British law. She refuses to wait for death in unbearable pain so she opts for a physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland. Before departing on the final journey she has to explain her intention to the family members and close friends.
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Why Watch
- Meet Janette, a woman facing unbearable pain.
- Follow her decision to seek euthanasia in Switzerland.
- See the emotional conversations with her family.
Did You Know
- Janette is terminally ill and lives in the United Kingdom.
- The documentary was directed by Tomáš Krupa and released in 2018.
- Janette travels to Switzerland for physician-assisted suicide, which is legal there.
- The film has a duration of 83 minutes.
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What is physician-assisted suicide?
Physician-assisted suicide is a practice where a doctor provides a terminally ill patient with the means to end their own life, often through prescribed medication.
Where did Janette travel for assisted suicide?
Janette traveled to Switzerland, where physician-assisted suicide is legal.
What was Janette's condition?
Janette was terminally ill and suffered from unbearable pain due to an incurable disease.
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