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Colombian Health Agency Clarifies Euthanasia Authorization for Acid Attack Victim

Capital Salud EPS states María Consuelo Córdoba already has euthanasia authorization from four years ago.

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Capital Salud EPS stated that María Consuelo Córdoba has held authorization for the euthanasia procedure since four years ago. [1] Capital Salud EPS, a health agency in Bogotá, Colombia, responded to public reports regarding the euthanasia request of María Consuelo Córdoba. [2] Capital Salud EPS pledged to respect and accompany the autonomous decision the patient determines to take regarding her life. [3] The patient has undergone approximately 87 surgical interventions due to the grave injuries she sustained. [4] Capital Salud stated that the decision to use the authorization is part of the user's will and the exercise of her right to die with dignity. [5] María Consuelo Córdoba suffered an acid attack in 2000 in Bogotá perpetrated by her ex-husband after she decided not to return to him. [6]
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  1. Capital Salud EPS stated that María Consuelo Córdoba has held authorization for the euthanasia procedure since four years ago. · El Colombiano
  2. Capital Salud EPS, a health agency in Bogotá, Colombia, responded to public reports regarding the euthanasia request of María Consuelo Córdoba. · El Colombiano
  3. Capital Salud EPS pledged to respect and accompany the autonomous decision the patient determines to take regarding her life. · El Colombiano
  4. The patient has undergone approximately 87 surgical interventions due to the grave injuries she sustained. · El Colombiano
  5. Capital Salud stated that the decision to use the authorization is part of the user's will and the exercise of her right to die with dignity. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  6. María Consuelo Córdoba suffered an acid attack in 2000 in Bogotá perpetrated by her ex-husband after she decided not to return to him. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
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