The recent death of 19-year-old Tommy Swales made headlines in the UK. He had been diagnosed with Friedrich’s ataxia – a rare genetic disorder that causes heart disease and a gradual loss of mobility – four years ago. The sudden change in his abilities caused him to become withdrawn, depressed, and isolated.
If you think that safeguards can control euthanasia or that legalizing euthanasia will eliminate medical killings, think again.
Candice Lewis’s mother was urged by doctors to approve assisted suicide for her disabled daughter. One year later, Candice is no longer having seizures and is doing much better.
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Living With Dignity Newsletter
Vol. 21
A Word from the Director
As the last month of the summer has come to an end, there are many indications that ...
Thomas Swales, 19, had begun to walk with a stoop after contracting Friedreich’s ataxia. However, as his conditioned worsened Thomas - known as Tommy - began getting depressed and his family believe he looked into the possibility of taking his own life at the Swiss assisted suicide clinic Dignitas.