Klaus is a physician who practices in the Netherlands. He has recently assisted a patient in committing suicide. According to a 1984 Dutch Supreme Court ruling, Klaus will not be prosecuted for this action if several different criteria are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?
A) there was no relief available for this patient
B) the patient was competent to make this decision
C) the patient experienced moderate to severe pain as a result of her condition
D) the patient made the request repeatedly over time

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While relief of suffering is a key factor in the Dutch criteria for euthanasia, the specific condition of moderate to severe pain is not listed as a requirement. The other conditions listed (absence of relief options, patient competency, repeated request) are all crucial elements in determining whether Klaus's actions would be deemed legally permissible under Dutch law.

Klaus Is a Physician Who Practices in the Netherlands