Laura Santi, a fifty-year-old from Perugia affected by a progressive form of multiple sclerosis, has recently obtained recognition of the requirements to access assisted suicide, according to the ruling of the Constitutional Court. This news was released by the Luca Coscioni association, which highlighted how the medical commission confirmed Laura’s capacity for self-determination.
Laura has now expressed a sense of liberation, saying: > “Happy to feel truly free to choose,” although she does not intend to avail herself of the procedure immediately. A meeting to discuss the medication and the necessary procedures is planned in the coming weeks. The medical report has established that Laura suffers from an irreversible pathology that causes intolerable physical and psychological suffering, making her dependent on vital treatments. With this recognition, Laura becomes the first person to obtain access to voluntary assisted death in her region and the ninth in Italy.
Laura Santi shared her long journey of fighting for the right to final choice in life. She said: > “I have been fighting for years to defend the freedom of choice at the end of life.” She argued that the prolonged wait for a response from the Regional Health Service added further suffering to her already difficult condition. Laura urged the approval of the Liberi subito law, hoping that the next Regional Council will take this proposal into consideration to establish certain verification times. Marco Cappato and Filomena Gallo of the Luca Coscioni Association praised Laura’s determination in her fight for rights, noting how the two-year wait was marked by bureaucracy and ideological hostility from regional authorities. They expressed hope that, thanks to this recognition, Laura could find new energy to continue the fight for individual freedom.
Laura Santi’s case not only highlights the challenges of access to assisted suicide in Italy, but also raises broader questions about regional legislation regarding the rights of terminally ill patients. Her story may influence future political and social discussions on a sensitive and timely issue. The fight for freedom of choice continues and draws attention to an urgent need for reform in the healthcare sector.
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