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Belgian trial draws curtain from dark back-story to euthanasia death

This article was published by Mercatornet on January 27, 2020. By Michael Cook The criminal trial of three Belgian doctors for assisting in an allegedly illegal euthanasia of a woman in 2010 is under way. It is the first time that doctors have been charged with an unlawful death since the legalisation of euthanasia inContinue reading “Belgian trial draws curtain from dark back-story to euthanasia death”

‘The last frontier in prison reform’: assisted suicide?

This article was published by Bioedge on July 21, 2019 Michael Cook By Michael Cook Activist Philip Nitschke once described euthanasia as the “last frontier in prison reform”. His idea has still not caught on. A Belgian prisoner was allowed to take advantage of euthanasia, but it never happened. But the idea refuses to die.Continue reading “‘The last frontier in prison reform’: assisted suicide?”

Belgian man asks for euthanasia because he cannot afford medication

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”

‘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”

Belgian tug-of-war over euthanasia for mental illness and dementia

This article was published by Mercatornet on May 13, 2019 By Michael Cook: Wim Distelmans Belgium’s leading advocate for euthanasia liberalisation is campaigning vigorously for euthanasia for people with dementia. According to the current euthanasia law, patients are only eligible if they are fully aware and competent. This can lead to distressing situations and mustContinue reading “Belgian tug-of-war over euthanasia for mental illness and dementia”