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A judge in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, grants a 12-year-old boy the right to make his own decision regarding chemotherapy. Based on a psychiatric evaluation, the judge deems the patient capable of understanding the consequences of his decision. This ruling recognizes the boy's autonomy in choosing whether or not to continue the treatment, highlighting the balance between medical interventions and individual rights.
Wednesday, 10 May, 2017