The entity said that it is evaluating the euthanasia application submitted by Erika Morales and her family. They pointed out that they guaranteed respect for their rights of the young woman.
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Erika Deyanira Morales Moralesa young woman from the Andes, Sotomayor in a quadruplejia situation after an incident, requested the right to die with dignity through the euthanasia procedure. His case has moved public opinion due to messages shared by his family, who expressed the physical and emotional suffering that Erika has faced in recent years.
After the request, EMSSANAR EPS He confirmed that the procedure is evaluated in accordance with current regulations.
What happened to Erika Morales?
Erika Morales suffered a Attack in 2021 that caused a spinal injury, leaving it in a quadruplejia situation. Since then, its quality of life has been seriously affected due to the loss of mobility and total dependence of third parties for their daily activities.
Despite medical treatments and palliative care received, physical pain and emotional suffering led Erika to request euthanasia. Your sister, Tatiana Moralesexpressed in social networks the pain of the family before Erika’s decision, asking for respect and understanding for the situation:
“We as a family, as his sister, only support her and give her the sample of love she asked me in this way. I just seek to help her to rest, although we are going to suffer this all our life. “
After knowing Emssanar’s response, Tatiana ronen again on her social networks:
“I want to express that there are many feelings found, that this is not easy, it is not easy to lose a sister, my only sister. They know, no intentional comment matters to me today. I only know that it was the greatest love test that I am giving my sister. That she will be fine, that I got it listened to. I hope to continue fighting for my sister’s justice. It is everything, it was approved. The rest is already something private that we will carry as a family.
I love you, sister. I got your story, your pain. I love you and I know you’re going to be happy. “
EMSSANAR ON THE PROCEDURE
The past February 21, EMSSANAR EPS He issued an official statement in which he expressed his commitment to the respect and fulfillment of the fundamental rights of his affiliates. The entity indicated that it has responded to the request submitted by Erika Deyanira Morales and assured that Your medical and welfare team is evaluating the case in accordance with the regulations in force in Colombia.
In the document, the entity said: “Emsanar EPS guarantees the rights of his affiliate Erika Deyanira Morales in his euthanasia application, reaffirming our commitment to the respect and fulfillment of the fundamental rights of our affiliates. ”
They also pointed out that they will continue to provide the necessary accompaniment throughout the process, framed within the principles of dignity, autonomy and compassion established by Colombian legislation.
This case has generated a broad debate on the right to decent death in Colombia, highlighting the importance of access to humanized health services and compliance with laws that protect this decision.
Fountain: Official statement of Emsanar EPS, social networks of the Morales family.
Performed by: Leidy Lisbeth Easter Barco
