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Researchers cast spotlight on Dutch euthanasia for dementia

This article was published by Bioedge on October 27, 2019 By Xavier Symons A group of US-based researchers have published a detailed review of Dutch cases of euthanasia for patients with dementia. Their findings show that euthanasia doctors in many cases ‘read in’ what they think an incapacitated patient would say about receiving assistance inContinue reading “Researchers cast spotlight on Dutch euthanasia for dementia”

Canada’s euthanasia philosophy: ‘control, choice and change’

This article was published by Mercatornet on October 25, 2019After having spent most of your professional life in Canada, you must have a special insight into its cultural tectonics. Why does euthanasia appear to have so much support there amongst doctors and the judiciary? Margaret Somerville: Margaret Somerville Recently, I read that the beginning ofContinue reading “Canada’s euthanasia philosophy: ‘control, choice and change’”

Assisted suicide: Disability advocates worry about making it easier for physicians to help New Yorkers die

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Many people wonder why disability advocates oppose assisted suicide. Meagan Parker, the director of advocacy for the New York association for Independent Living explains in an OP-Ed published yesterday in the New York Daily News that disability advocates worry about making it easier for physicians to cause death. Parker explains: AsContinue reading “Assisted suicide: Disability advocates worry about making it easier for physicians to help New Yorkers die”

New Zealand considers referendum on euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition New Zealand Parliament The New Zealand parliament has been debating a euthanasia bill for many months. Parliament will now be voting on a referendum bill based on the fact that the New Zealand First party decided that they will not support the “End of Life Choice” without a referendumContinue reading “New Zealand considers referendum on euthanasia.”

Euthanasia in Belgium. A son’s story

Tom Mortier Godelieva De Troyer had been suffering from chronic depression for twenty years. The family was unaware when she was euthanised by a doctor who co-chairs the federal euthanasia regulator and who co-founded a euthanasia organisation that De Troyer had just given money to.’ Tom Mortier hadn’t given much thought to Belgium’s euthanasia laws.Continue reading “Euthanasia in Belgium. A son’s story”

UK Doctors challenge Royal College of Physicians’ controversial decision to go neutral on assisted suicide

Link to the press statement. Press statement issued on behalf Drs Randall, Myers, and Kearney A group of doctors have today won the legal right to challenge the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) controversial decision to go neutral on assisted suicide after overturning a ruling by the Charity Commission. Donate to the legal challenge byContinue reading “UK Doctors challenge Royal College of Physicians’ controversial decision to go neutral on assisted suicide”

End-of-Life Care Europe November 7 – Euthanasia Symposium

Can we do better? Kunnen wij het beter aanpakken? About the Dutch euthanasia policy and those that are concerned about protecting vulnerable lives. Over het Nederlands euthanasie beleid en degenen die zich inzetten voor het beschermen van kwetsbaar leven. R.S.V.P: ELCENetherlands@protonmail.com Location: Burg. Verbrughweg 40, 4024HR, Eck en Wiel Attendance to the Symposium is freeContinue reading “End-of-Life Care Europe November 7 – Euthanasia Symposium”

Western Australian doctor recommends ‘kill clinics.’

This article was published by Hope Australia on October 16, 2019. While the suggestion that specialized “kill clinics” should be established to implement the government’s proposed euthanasia regime might sound shocking, their creation would be entirely consistent with the Bill currently before the WA Legislative Council, as well as the experience in overseas jurisdictions whereContinue reading “Western Australian doctor recommends ‘kill clinics.’”

Anonymous comments will not be published on this blog.

During the last few days there have been excellent comments posted to this blog. As the moderator I did not publish those comments because they were Anonymous. I will also not publish comments that attack others. I will publish comments from people when they publish their name with their comment. Anonymous comments will not beContinue reading “Anonymous comments will not be published on this blog.”