The investigation of deceased patients of the German Klaus Ross clinic - just across the border at Venlo - is increasing. Much is still unclear in the case, but this is what we do know.
Casualties
At least three people are under suspicious circumstances deceased shortly after they had visited the clinic Klaus Ross. There they were given the substance 3-bromopyruvate. That is a so-called glucose-blocker, that would kill cancer cells.
The death of three patients belonged to the German judiciary reason to close the clinic Ross and launch a major investigation. The three are part of a group of about a hundred people who seek treatment by Ross.
German study, Dutch aid
The German prosecutor investigating the death of 70 patients. Goal is was due to determine whether their deaths Ross' treatments. Many patients who reported to the German naturopath, were refractory to regular health care and probably had not long to live.
The research is led by Germany, because the clinic Klaus Ross was established there. But because most patients came from the Netherlands, the Germans get help from our country.The police called all patients and former patients to report because they were possible acute health risk.
The Healthcare Inspectorate has former patients and relatives of patients recently sent a letter. It will be asked whether they want to participate in an investigation. Also asked whether their doctor may give information about the patient. The Dutch part of the research is coordinated by the police eastern Netherlands.
Not arrested
Klaus Ross is still a free man, despite the research that goes into his clinic in the Netherlands and Germany. The German Prosecution suspects him of manslaughter and inflicting grievous bodily harm. But because of intent seems no question, he can not be arrested under the rules of the German legal system.
As heilpraktiker "Ross is a by the German government recognized naturopath. He can diagnose and treat illnesses, but not prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform operations.
Possible sites
In order to determine whether the patients of Klaus Ross are deceased due to his treatments, it is necessary research. And possibly section in patients who are already deceased. Probable that carried out by the Dutch Forensic Institute in Rijswijk. Pathologist Frank de Groot warns against too high expectations of such an investigation. It is very complicated now to determine what influence did the medication Klaus Ross, he says.
By: NOS Editors: Photo: Reuters
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