SWITZERLAND

Wed, 17 Jan 2007
Another Swiss Death Assistance Group

Those attending the Toronto conference of the World Federation were interested to hear from Dr Elke Baezner that there is yet another organisation in Switzerland devoted to helping the dying. This is Ex-International, which operates in much the same way as Dignitas but very discreetly and without any financial benefit, using the same medicaments as EXIT and Dignitas. Ex-International is based in Bern, where it is on good terms with the authorities.

[website: www. exinternational. ch / e-mail: account@exinternational.ch]

Talk by Ex-International

Earlier this year the Luxembourg ADMD was addressed by Dr Margrit Weibel on the subject of Ex-International, a Swiss organisation whose aim is to assist terminally ill people to end their life in dignity and without suffering. Ex-International differs from other Swiss organisations in being willing to help people beyond the Swiss borders, where the law does not permit self-deliverance by assisted suicide.

Dr Weibel explained the legal possibilities and limitations as well as the practical steps leading to the final deliverance, which must take place in Switzerland. Numerous people present at the meeting were so convinced of the value of the work described that they joined Ex-International on the spot, happy to know that, when all help fails in Luxembourg, there would be the possibility of calling on a supportive team in Switzerland.

ADMD-L will maintain a continuous relationship with Ex-International and serve as the local contact for its members.

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