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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Euthanasia: The role of doctors has fundamentally changed.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Dirctor, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Today, the State of Victoria in Australia will institute its euthanasia law. Euthanasia has been debated in Australia since the Northern Territory legalized euthanasia in 1995 with the federal government overturning that law in 1997. Dr Mark Yates Mark Yates, a geriatrican and associate professor at Deakin University has writtenContinue reading “Euthanasia: The role of doctors has fundamentally changed.”
Being Rich and Famous Doesn’t Protect You From Elder Abuse
The following article was published by HOPE Australia on May 30, 2019 Stan Lee literally made superheroes. A comic book writer, he was responsible for the creation of characters like Spiderman, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor and the Hulk. Generations and generations of comic book fans lined up at conventions to receiveContinue reading “Being Rich and Famous Doesn’t Protect You From Elder Abuse”