TV In ‘Home’ has Steven decides to get out of the life steps. Wim Distelmans, professor of palliative medicine at the VUB, will find that a very brave choice of the tv makers. “There are still many misconceptions about euthanasia, but “Home” will from the world.”
Doctor Distelmans, in addition to cancer specialist one of the most famous advocates of an improved legislation around euthanasia, actively worked to this delicate storyline in “Home”. “The story of the levensmoeë AS-patient, Steven, I think it is very realistic, because that disease is deadly,” says Distelmans. “Ascending paralysis, one can eventually no longer able to speak and swallow. Many patients want to avoid that they will choke on it and therefore choose their own end. I was by the creators of ‘Home’ were asked to ensure that everything is right. I was very happy with it. ‘Home’ has an important role model and will show how a euthanasia in practice, and how peaceful that can be. I give annually about 120 lectures on the theme, but ‘Home’ will be a lot of misunderstandings from the world.”
Baxter and syringe
“Steven will be in a very personal way to say goodbye. I was present at the recordings and are very realistic gradients. Thanks to actor Ben Van Ostade, that Steven performs. He told me in between that he regretted that he had from ‘Home’ was written. Of him the story feel free a few months longer may take. At the request of the tv makers I had the necessary attributes, such as a baxter and a syringe. More has of euthanasia is generally not required.”
“I am very pleased with the way the whole storyline around the end of life of Steven in the picture and am sure that Flanders, after his death, more nuanced against euthanasia will have to look at. I can only applaud.”