lThe first person for whom the Peruvian State approved euthanasia, Ana Estrada, who suffered from a progressive degenerative disease, died this Sunday through this medical procedure. his lawyer reported this Monday in a statement.
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“On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Ana Estrada exercised her fundamental right to a dignified death and agreed to the medical procedure of euthanasia. Ana died on her own terms, in accordance with her idea of dignity and in full control of her autonomy until the end. “said lawyer Josefina Miró Quesada.
The statement detailed that the medical procedure was carried out in accordance with the Dignified Death Plan and Protocol applicable to Estrada, which was approved by the state social security EsSalud “within the framework of the historic ruling in his favor, issued on February 23, 2021 and ratified by the Supreme Court on July 14 and 27, 2022”.
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