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Delta BC Hospice supports caring options, not euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Delta Hospice The Board of the Delta BC Hospice Society that operates the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner BC, recently renewed a position, of the previous board that opposes euthanasia (MAiD) while supporting excellent care. An article published by the Delta Optimist explains that last Thursday the Delta Hospice SocietyContinue reading “Delta BC Hospice supports caring options, not euthanasia.”

Pope Francis: “Right to die” has no legal ground.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Pope Francis stated at a meeting on November 29, in reference to an Italian court decision, that some state tribunals are deciding that: “the main interest of a disabled or elderly persons is to die or not get treatment” Last June Pope Francis responded to a reported euthanasia deathContinue reading “Pope Francis: “Right to die” has no legal ground.”

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Leaders – Joint Call to Action.

November 27, 2019 (Link to the Joint Call to Action). Due to ongoing confusion amongst the general public regarding Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) would like to clarify the relationship of hospice palliative careContinue reading “Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Leaders – Joint Call to Action.”

Psychiatrists Must Prevent Suicide, Not Provide It

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Psychiatrists Cynthia Geppert, Mark Komrad, Ronald Pies and Annette Hanson are leading voices against the involvement of Psychiatrists in the acts of euthanasia and assisted suicide. During the past several months there have been a series of articles and rebuttles between Geppert, Komrad, Pies and Hanson with Drs Kious andContinue reading “Psychiatrists Must Prevent Suicide, Not Provide It”

Belgian doctor charged with murder in the deaths of 9 patients.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition CHR van Hoei Hospital On September 24 I reported that a Belgian doctor had been charged with murder in the deaths of four patients in the palliative care department of the CHR van Hoei Hospital. HLN news has now reported that the doctor lost his contract with the hospital andContinue reading “Belgian doctor charged with murder in the deaths of 9 patients.”

Ontario Doctor experiences abuse with MAiD (euthanasia) law.

By Taylor Hyatt and Amy HasbrouckTourjours Vivant – Not Dead Yet Taylor Hyatt Recently, Taylor Hyatt attended a conference for medical students, where a few lectures on euthanasia were presented. Taylor was moved by the talk given by Dr. David D’Souza, a chronic pain specialist in Toronto. His talk focused on eligibility for euthanasia, and heContinue reading “Ontario Doctor experiences abuse with MAiD (euthanasia) law.”

Alberta Conscience Rights Bill 207 is dead after disinformation campaign.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Alberta Conscience Rights Bill 207 may be dead after a massive death lobby disinformation campaign. Bill 207 lost by a 8 to 2 vote in committee rather than passing the bill and amending it in the legislature. Bill 207 passed its first vote, on November 7, along partyContinue reading “Alberta Conscience Rights Bill 207 is dead after disinformation campaign.”

UK court will not hear challenge to assisted suicide law.

Press release: CNK CEO responds to the High Court decision not to allow a new challenge in the name of Mr Phil Newby Date: Tuesday 19th November 2019Link to the Press Release Care Not Killing welcomes the latest rejection of an unnecessary legal challenge to the UK’s assisted suicide laws by the campaigner Phil Newby.Continue reading “UK court will not hear challenge to assisted suicide law.”

Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canada’s Liberal government have announced that one of their first priorities will be more death by lethal injection (euthanasia) also known as Medical Aid in Dying in Canada. The Canadian Press reported that: Even before he swears in his new cabinet, Justin Trudeau is being urged to ask hisContinue reading “Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.”

Euthanasia for "completed Life" to be debated in the Dutch parliament.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Dutchnews.nl is reporting that the Liberal Democratic Party will be introducing legislation to extend euthanasia to people who are not sick or dying, but who state that their life is complete. The Dutchnews article quotes recent polling that suggests that 55% of those polled in the Netherlands supportedContinue reading “Euthanasia for "completed Life" to be debated in the Dutch parliament.”