The murder of 19 intellectually disabled people in Japan is just another example of the kind of prejudice the disabled community faces. Less violent but still prejudiced attitudes towards the disabled community are still present and they raise questions about the treatment of the disabled; particularly when euthanasia is concerned. Read more >>
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California’s new assisted-suicide law violates the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection clause. Read more >>
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Medical error is not included on death certificates or in rankings of cause of death. Martin Makary and Michael Daniel assess its contribution to mortality and call for better reporting. Read more >>
Continue Reading → Medical error — the third leading cause of death in the US
The Coalition for HealthCare and Conscience is seeking a judicial review of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) policy requiring physicians who oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide, to refer patients to a physician who will kill. Read more >>
Véronique Hivon is accusing Philippe Couillard’s government of illegally modifying the provincial Act Respecting End-of-Life Care by issuing new directives that were not subject to the legislative process. Read more >>
Continue Reading → PQ’s Hivon accuses Liberal government of tampering with end-of-life law