En opnieuw een horror-story over de onmenselijke behandeling van ME-de-patiënten...

Chronic fatigue victim Theda Myint locked up at Fremantle Hospital after euthanasia attempt.

Lucy Rickard

April 20, 2011

A Perth woman battling chronic fatigue syndrome was committed to the locked ward of Fremantle Hospital after an attempt to euthanise herself in a desperate bid to address her crippling condition.

Theda Myint, 34, has grappled with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – better known as chronic fatigue syndrome – for 11 years. The condition has left her bedridden with crippling migraines, severe body pain and an extremely low tolerance to light and noise.

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While on the medical ward, a psychiatrist reviewed her case in light of her suicide attempt and made the decision to move her onto a locked ward, rescinding her rights and placing doctors in full control of her wellbeing.

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http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/chronic-fatigue-victim-theda-myint-locked-up-at-fremantle-hospital-after-euthanasia-attempt-20110419-1dmuu.html

Met dank aan Rob.