Shocking: Doctor in Bogota requests euthanasia due to EPS failures and delays

A doctor in Bogota has requested euthanasia after denouncing that he does not receive the timely medication and comprehensive care he requires to treat orphan diseases that keep him bedridden.

Shocking: Doctor in Bogota requests euthanasia due to EPS failures and delays

TL;DR

  • Dr. Diego Parra in Bogotá is requesting euthanasia.
  • He suffers from multiple orphan diseases, including multiple sclerosis and stiff-person syndrome, totaling 14 pathologies.
  • Parra alleges his EPS, Sura, has failed to provide timely medication and comprehensive care.
  • He describes his pain as unbearable and his current condition as not living.
  • Parra has a pending legal action (tutela) demanding integral treatment.
  • He is also seeking donations of medication through his social media.