Hospital Residencia Sant Camil

Hospital Residencia Sant Camil is a hospital located in Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Spain. Recent news coverage focuses on the facility as the location where 25-year-old Noelia Castillo, a paraplegic woman, received euthanasia. Castillo's case gained significant media attention due to a lengthy legal process spanning nearly two years before her request for euthanasia was granted. The articles highlight the circumstances surrounding her death, including her desire for a peaceful passing and the considerable media attention the case attracted. The hospital's role in providing the procedure has brought it into the public eye, raising broader discussions about euthanasia, patient rights, and access to mental health support in Spain, as Castillo's mental health was cited as a factor in her suffering.