Els Borst
Els Borst
Els Borst (pronounced: [ɛls bɔrst]) was a Dutch politician and medical ethicist. She was a member of the Democrats 66 (D66) party and served as Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport from 1994 to 2002.
Etymology
The name "Els" is a common Dutch female name, short for Elisabeth. "Borst" is a Dutch surname that means "chest". The etymology of these names is not directly related to her career or contributions.
Career
Borst started her career as a medical doctor, specializing in immunohaematology. She later became a professor of medical ethics at the University of Amsterdam. In 1994, she entered politics and served as the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport for eight years. During her tenure, she implemented several significant health reforms and was known for her advocacy for patient rights and euthanasia legislation.
Related Terms
- Democrats 66: A social-liberal political party in the Netherlands. Borst was a member of this party.
- Immunohaematology: A branch of haematology that studies antigen-antibody reactions and analogous phenomena as they relate to the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of blood disorders.
- Medical ethics: A system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. As a discipline at the intersection of healthcare and philosophy, it includes the study of values and judgments necessary for medical practice.
- Euthanasia: The act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. Borst was a strong advocate for euthanasia legislation in the Netherlands.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Els Borst
- Wikipedia's article - Els Borst
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