Contrary to expectations, the question "Are you happy?" resulted in a consistent "yes" response from patients with Locked-in Syndrome. Despite their terrible disability, they are satisfied with life.
Continue Reading → The astonishing witness of locked-in patients
Two years ago, Canada's Supreme Court legalized assisted suicide and there are hints that the country has moved toward devaluing human life.
Continue Reading → Euthanasia’s goals: save money, collect organs
Safeguards passed by Parliament restricting the availability of euthanasia are seen as hurdles rather than vital protections.
Continue Reading → Euthanasia ‘Safeguards’ Soon Seen as ‘Hurdles’
Euthanasia’s morality and legality may become a bigger issue in coming weeks, as the Senate takes up the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Especially in light of a recent Dutch case.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has taken a formal stance against euthanasia saying, “…a psychiatrist should not prescribe or administer any intervention to a non-terminally ill person for the purpose of causing death.” Read more >>