History of Euthanasia
A basic knowledge of the history of the movement to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide—the so-called “right to die” movement—is essential for anyone who hopes…
A basic knowledge of the history of the movement to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide—the so-called “right to die” movement—is essential for anyone who hopes…
The word “EUTHANASIA” comes from two Greek words, “eu” (good or easy) and “thanatos” (death) – or good death. Traditionally, euthanasia has meant an easy,…
When Craig Ewert, an American living in Britain, contracted ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), his condition quickly deteriorated into total paralysis.
It seems that euthanasia is not a bad word but rather a simple health care option these days. The following examples make that clear.
An article was published recently that got my attention immediately. Like the writer, who is not a religious man, I have fallen into a category of people described by the mainstream media and proponents of death with dignity
According to a May 2 Washington Post report authored by Rob Stein, there’s something fuzzy in the thinking of the policy makers at the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Oregon’s Troubles Just Beginning? Almost four months after Oregon’s new assisted suicide law took effect, initial legal and practical problems have only become more obvious.…
Compiled by Robert MarshallMember, Virginia House of Delegates I. Public Opinion — Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide No Majority on Assisted Suicide50% Favor Assisted SuicideWhy Oregon Voters…
Poll: No Majority for Assisted Suicide A new poll by the national polling firm Baselice & Associates suggests that Americans’ support for assisted suicide may…
“Permanent Vegetative State” Misnamed? The term “persistent vegetative state” has long been used to describe patients who are awake but show no sign of awareness.…
Legislators Medical Policy Manual:Life and Death Decisions by Paul A. Byrne, M.D., FAAPWilliam F. Colliton, Jr., M.D., FACOGJoseph C. Evers, M.D., FAAPTimothy R. Fangman, M.D.Jerome…
Advance Directives: Imperfect Guides The new federal “Patient Self-Determination Act,” which became effective December 1, has given new impetus to medical decision-making by way of…