Desting case in Neukölln: Palliative doctor is suspected of manslaughter

Desting case in Neukölln: Palliative doctor is suspected of manslaughter

The ongoing investigations against a palliative doctor in Berlin raise serious questions about security in palliative care. The 39-year-old doctor is suspected of killing four seriously ill patients in their home between June 11th and July 24th. The public prosecutor's office is investigating suspected manslaughter and arson, with the doctor being taken into custody on Tuesday.

Investigations and causes of death

In the context of the examinations, the forensic medical clarification of the causes of death of the four women is necessary. So far, the body has been recovered and analyzed by one of the patients, while the public prosecutor's office treats the further details of the investigation confidentially. So far there are no plans for exhuming further remains. It is believed that the women whose age was between 72 and 94 were not in an acute period of death than the alleged acts were committed.

examinations of palliative care

The allegations have shaken confidence in the palliative services. In Neukölln, where the doctor has previously looked after patients, the employees are horrified and stunned. A spokesman for palliative services emphasized that there had been no signs of atypical behavior in the past. Palliative care is a service that aims to enable patients to live a dignified life until the end, but not to consciously end life.

motif and possible scenarios

About the motif of the doctor there is hardly any information. The public prosecutor excludes a robbery as a motivation, since, according to initial investigations, no valuables from the women's apartments were stolen. According to the current state of knowledge, a killing on request is also not likely. The C to fully clarify the events and ensure that none of the patients have been endangered is therefore an urgent concern.

collaboration of the institutions

In the middle of the investigation, the nursing service emphasized that the complete clarification of the incidents has top priority and that one wants to actively participate in the investigation by the public prosecutor. The authority plans to check the files of all patients supervised by the doctor in order to recognize any connections.

conclusion and outlook

The tragic incidents underline the importance of careful review of healthcare specialists, especially in sensitive areas such as palliative care. While it may be an individual case, the entire industry is warned to pay more attention to the safety and the well -being of the patient. How the investigation will develop remains to be seen, but the growing public around this case could have far -reaching consequences for palliative care in Berlin and beyond.