Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition New research indicates that loneliness and isolation are devastating to your physical and mental health. An article by Jack Rear that was published in the Telegraph on November 5, 2019 reports on a year-long study at Copenhagen University examining the health outcomes for 13,443 people who had a heartContinue reading “Loneliness is devastating to your physical and mental health”
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World Medical Association: Euthanasia is unethical.
This article wass published by OneNewsNow on October 31, 2019. Alex Schadenberg Some medical groups are unhappy with the World Medical Association (WMA) and its position on doctor-assisted suicide, and the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition says the subsequent split is probably for the best. In spite of intense pressure, the WMA has reaffirmed its position againstContinue reading “World Medical Association: Euthanasia is unethical.”
Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Declaration against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
On October 28, leaders of the Christian, the Jewish and the Muslim faiths signed a Declaration against Euthanasia and assisted suicide. (Link to the Position paper and Declaration). Based on the arguments and justifications articulated in this position paper, the three Abrahamic monotheistic religions share common goals and are in complete agreement in their approachContinue reading “Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Declaration against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.”
CBC radio propaganda promoting euthanasia for dementia.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition CBC radio produced a “documentary” that aired on October 27 titled Ten Minutes to Midnight that is more of a propaganda production promoting euthanasia for people with dementia than a documentary investigating how Canada’s euthanasia law may apply to people with dementia. I refer to it as propaganda becauseContinue reading “CBC radio propaganda promoting euthanasia for dementia.”
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”
World Medical Association re-affirms its opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Declaration on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide(Link to the Declaration) Adopted by the 70th WMA General Assembly, Tbilisi, Georgia, October 2019 1. The WMA reiterates its strong commitment to the principles of medical ethics and that utmost respect has to be maintained for human life. Therefore, the WMA is firmly opposed to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.Continue reading “World Medical Association re-affirms its opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide.”
Being with others cures the epidemic of loneliness.
This article was published by OneNewsNow on Oct 15, 2019. Studies now provide a reason for siblings to stay in touch with one another and their parents as they grow older. Loneliness is an epidemic that is detrimental to your health. Alex Schadenberg Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition cites a recent study fromContinue reading “Being with others cures the epidemic of loneliness.”
Nick Goiran Makes The Case: No Safe Euthanasia Law
This article was published by the Care Alliance on October 16, 2019. Hon Nick Goiran In the lead speech opposing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 which would legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in Western Australia, the Hon Nick Goiran powerfully enunciated the case that it was impossible to create a scheme which could guaranteeContinue reading “Nick Goiran Makes The Case: No Safe Euthanasia Law”
EPC – USA is co-sponsoring a conference on November 2 in Bristol CT.
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition – USA is co-sponsoring a conference to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Bristol, CT. Nancy Elliott Among other topics, this conference will include a keynote speech by Nancy Elliott, President of the EPC-USA and other national and local speakers on assisted suicide and euthanasia. There will also be workshopsContinue reading “EPC – USA is co-sponsoring a conference on November 2 in Bristol CT.”
Affirm Dignity – End Euthanasia
Adf International, an organization that takes legal cases to defend human freedom and dignity has launched the affirm dignity, end euthanasia website (Link). Below is the Affirm Dignity Charter that you can sign on their website. Affirm Dignity | End Euthanasia Charter The right to life is a fundamental and inherent human right, recognized byContinue reading “Affirm Dignity – End Euthanasia”
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