The recent passing of the Death with Dignity Act in the District of Columbia could lead to abuse and a lack of accountability. Read more >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES (WASHINGTON D.C.): D.C.’s ‘Death with Dignity’ Bill Could Cut Costs — and Compassion:A bill introduced in the Oregon Senate would drastically alter current advance directive laws, diminishing the effects of powers of attorney and allowing incapacitated patients to be refused ordinary food and water. It would also mandate the formation of an unelected state committee to create a new advance directive form. Read more >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES (OREGON): Oregon Bill Would Allow Starvation of Alzheimer’s Patients, Could Set Up Death Panels:The 2016 Oregon annual assisted suicide report is similar to prior years. The report implies that the deaths were voluntary (self-administered), but the information in the report does not address that subject. Read more >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES (OREGON): Oregon 2016 assisted suicide report. Under-reporting of assisted suicide deaths?Mentally competent, terminally ill patients have a right to refuse medical treatment in New York State — but doctors do not have the right to help them die, the Appellate Division in Manhattan ruled. Read more >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES (NEW YORK): Court ruling doesn’t allow doctor-assisted suicides in N.Y.A bill in New Mexico would expand legal parameters and allow nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants to assist in killing. Read more >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES (NEW MEXICO): NM Assisted Suicide Bill Moves Toward Death on Demand: