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 patientsTwo 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 organsSafeguards 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.
Continue reading Death with Dignity? Dutch doc drugged woman, had family hold her down in order to ‘euthanize’ herThe 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 >>
Continue reading UNITED STATES: American Psychiatric Association takes historic stand on assisted suicide and euthanasia: