Moment cancer sufferer dies after taking euthanasia drug
The moment a man suffering from terminal bone cancer ended his own life by taking a euthanasia drug has been released by his family.
Max Bromson, 66, died on July 28, 2014 in an Adelaide motel room surrounded by his family, after swallowing Nembutal.
Nembutal is promoted by the euthanasia movement as the "best and most peaceful way to end your life".
The 66-year-old was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer in 2012 and was suffering from "excruciating pain".
After a two year police investigation into Mr Bromson’s death, his relatives released the video of his final moments. They want to continue his advocacy for voluntary euthanasia.
The release of the footage comes as the South Australian parliament attempts to pass a bill legalising the practice.
Mr Bromson's sister said they decided to film her brother's last moments "for legal reasons", as it is illegal to assist someone who is taking their own life.
In an interview with ABC in 2012, Mr Bromson said, “I will chose my own departure”.
He began researching euthanasia and this led him to Philip Nitschke, also known as Dr Death, who is co-founder of pro-euthanasia group Exit International.
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