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.”
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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.”
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.”
Former Belgian College of Physicians & Surgeons VP warns that euthanasia may be approved for "fear of death."
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Ivo Uyttendaele, the Former Belgian College Physicians & Surgeons VP argues in his new book, De Wetstrijd that abuse cannot be prevented under the current Belgian (& Dutch) euthanasia practice. An interview with Uyttendaele published in the Knack on November 9 concerned his new book on euthanasia. Uyttendaele statesContinue reading “Former Belgian College of Physicians & Surgeons VP warns that euthanasia may be approved for "fear of death."”
Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature
The New Zealand parliament is soon voting on the euthanasia bill and the country may have a referendum on euthanasia. The following Press release from Doctors Say No is essential for defeating euthanasia in New Zealand. Dr Sinead Donnelly Sunday, 10 November 2019 Press Release: Doctors Say No 10 November 2019 Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasiaContinue reading “Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature”
Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.
Fourth report from Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care By Amy Hasbrouck and Taylor Hyatt Toujours Vivant – Not Dead Yet. On October 2, Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care released its fourth report for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The Commission reported a substantial increase in the number of euthanasia over theContinue reading “Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.”
Conscience protection rules struck down by US federal judge.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition A federal judge in New York struck down protections in law for medical professionals who conscientiously object to assisted suicide. Doctors may be forced to refer patients for assisted suicide. When discussing the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide with medical professionals, the issue of conscience protection is always aContinue reading “Conscience protection rules struck down by US federal judge.”
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