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A Magyar Orvosi Kamara egy emlékdíjat alapít Karsai Dániel emlékére. Karsai alkotmányjogász volt, aki a betegek életvégi méltóságáért dolgozott. Az emlékdíj segít azoknak, akik e téren tevékenykednek. Karsai betegsége ALS volt, és sokat vitázott az aktív eutanázia lehetőségéről Magyarországon. A díj folytatja munkáját.
Translation
The Hungarian Medical Chamber has established a memorial award in honour of Dániel Karsai. Karsai was a constitutional lawyer who advocated for patients' end-of-life dignity. The award supports those involved in this field. Karsai suffered from ALS and frequently debated the possibility of active euthanasia in Hungary. The award continues his work.
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Question 1: Who was Karsai Dániel and what did he advocate for?
Karsai Dániel was a constitutional lawyer who advocated for the dignity of patients at the end of life.
Question 2: What illness did Karsai Dániel suffer from?
Karsai Dániel suffered from ALS.
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▌30/09/2024
The Hungarian Medical Chamber has announced the establishment of a memorial award to honour the legacy of Karsai Dániel, a constitutional lawyer who passed away at the age of 47. This decision was publicised on the organisation's official Facebook page. The award aims to support individuals and organisations advocating for end-of-life dignity.
Karsai Dániel was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022, a progressive neurodegenerative disease leading to complete paralysis. Despite battling this incurable condition, Karsai became a public figure in the debate surrounding the legalisation of active euthanasia in Hungary. He argued for the right to end-of-life choices, bringing his case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), although he did not live to see the outcome.
Hungarian Medical Chamber Establishes Karsai Memorial Award (Illustration)
Throughout his life, Karsai played an integral role in Hungarian judicial and medical discussions. A year before his passing, he stepped forward at the Hungarian Medical Chamber's Agora event, sparking a widespread societal debate on life-ending decisions. The chamber's tribute through this award seeks to continue Karsai's advocacy for the dignified treatment of terminal patients, recognising the significant impact he had in this area.
His passing was publicly announced by his brother, who shared the news via social media. The Hungarian Medical Chamber’s initiative to honour Karsai highlights the continued relevance and importance of the issues he championed, ensuring that his efforts inspire future dialogues and actions in the realm of end-of-life care.
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