This article was published by Bioedge on July 13, 2019. By Michael Cook A Belgian man with a serious degenerative blood disease has told the media that he has applied for euthanasia because he cannot afford the expensive medication he needs to live a normal life. Christophe (no surname was given) has four children, agedContinue reading “Belgian man asks for euthanasia because he cannot afford medication”
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Of Vincent Lambert and Ethical Rubicons
This article was published by National Review online on July 12, 2019. Wesley Smith By Wesley J Smith Vincent Lambert is dead. The forty-two-year-old Frenchman, who breathed his last yesterday in Reims, didn’t die by accident. It wasn’t “his time.” He died slowly, over nine days, by forced dehydration—a demise that causes radical drying ofContinue reading “Of Vincent Lambert and Ethical Rubicons”
We mourn the death of Vincent Lambert, while thankful that an agreement will protect the life of Hannah Cement.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Vincent Lambert with his mother. We mourn the death of Vincent Lambert, a cognitively disabled man who died by dehydration after France’s highest court ordered that he be denied food and fluid, that they defined as medical treatment.Our online petition pleading that President Macron save his life receivedContinue reading “We mourn the death of Vincent Lambert, while thankful that an agreement will protect the life of Hannah Cement.”
EPC International Euthanasia Symposium – Sept 20 in Rome
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Instituto Maria Bambinatop of the hill beside columns On Friday September 20, 2019 there is a one-day Euthanasia Symposium in Rome sponsored by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. The Symposium features recognized leaders and amazing speakers in an incredible location. The Symposium will be followed by a leaders meeting onContinue reading “EPC International Euthanasia Symposium – Sept 20 in Rome”
Free Online Conference celebrating 20 years of protecting people from euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Alex Schadenberg Join EPC on Saturday July 20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary for Alex Schadenberg as the Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. EPC is celebrating the occasion with a free live online conference from (1 pm to 3:00 pm eastern time) featuring key presenters.You need to go to the EPC youtube page and press subscribe (Link). TheContinue reading “Free Online Conference celebrating 20 years of protecting people from euthanasia and assisted suicide.”
Palliative care experts are opposed to euthanasia.
This article was published by HOPE Australia on July 9, 2019 One of Western Australia’s (WA) most senior palliative care nurses and a New Zealand based palliative medicine specialist have both come out in opposition to the looming euthanasia laws in their respective jurisdictions. After more than 30 years working in the public and privateContinue reading “Palliative care experts are opposed to euthanasia.”
Intellectually disabled persons deserve equal respect
This article was published by Mercatornet on July 9, 2019. By Audrey Cole In a tribute to the late Jean Vanier, Margaret Somerville refers to his memoir in letters. She writes: “Jean Vanier’s letters gently show that among the many gifts disabled people can offer us are lessons in hope, optimism, kindness, empathy, compassion, generosityContinue reading “Intellectually disabled persons deserve equal respect”
10 reasons why Vincent Lambert should live
Vincent Lambert is being dehydrated to death. Christophe Foltzenlogel has been a legal expert with the European Center for Law and Justice. The determination of Vincent Lambert’s parents to save their son’s life, despite his heavily disabled condition, arouses admiration but also a lot of misunderstanding and contempt. Vincent Lambert ordered to die by French highContinue reading “10 reasons why Vincent Lambert should live”
Assisted Suicide California Style.
This article was published on July 8, 2019 by the disability rights group, Not Dead Yet. By Lisa Blumberg John L’Heureux was a prolific writer and former Stanford professor who died April 22nd in California. His wife, Joan L’Heureux, initially told the New York Times that the cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease (1). WithinContinue reading “Assisted Suicide California Style.”
‘Tsunami’ of elderly and euthanasia are not a good mix, say Queensland doctors
This article was published by Bioedge on July 6, 2019 By Michael Cook With a “tsunami” of elderly patients with severe health problems approaching, Australians should not be legalising euthanasia, a senior doctor has told the Queensland Parliament. It could increase the pressure on vulnerable older people who feel they are a “burden” on othersContinue reading “‘Tsunami’ of elderly and euthanasia are not a good mix, say Queensland doctors”
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