In the Netherlands, an elderly woman suffering from dementia was held down against her protests as a lethal injection was administered by a doctor. In the days before her “euthanasia” she repeatedly said “I don’t want to die.” The doctor was cleared of wrongdoing.
Continue reading When Euthanasia Becomes MurderWithout palliative care, which requires budgets, training, and accredited providers, long-suffering patients will be left to turn to support medically assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Continue reading Palliative care: an evolutionary turn in dark timesMedially assisted dying and euthanasia are not the only options for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and serious pain. There is another choice that aligns better with many individual and cultural values and aspirations for quality of life: palliative care.
Continue reading Palliative Care: A Life- And Choice-Affirming Alternative for Patients and Families Facing Serious Illness
An article discussing Living with Dignity’s response to the murder of a woman by her caregiver husband last month.
Continue reading Groups push back against widening Quebec euthanasia lawThe risks and harms to vulnerable people outweigh any possible benefits.
Continue reading The importance of stories in the euthanasia debate