Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition CHSLD Valcourt A Québec man who is scheduled to die by euthanasia on December 5, says that he asked for euthanasia, not based on his degenerative health, but due to his untenable living condition at CHSLD in Valcourt. Mélanie Noël, reporting for La Tribune on November 30, states thatContinue reading “Québec man asked for euthanasia based on nursing home living conditions”
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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Review of the book by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on assisted suicide.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition John Dale Dunn wrote a consice review, for the American Thinker, of the book The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, a book that was published in 2006. Dunn argues that people who oppose or support assisted suicide should read this book. HeContinue reading “Review of the book by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on assisted suicide.”
New Zealand Euthanasia bill passes. Euthanasia referendum is next.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I have very bad news. The New Zealand parliament passed the euthanasia bill by a vote of 69 to 51 yesterday. But the battle is not over. On October 23, the New Zealand First party passed an amendment to the bill requiring a national referendum approve the euthanasia bill,Continue reading “New Zealand Euthanasia bill passes. Euthanasia referendum is next.”