Euthanasia

Pro-Euthanasia Doctor Holds His First UK Suicide Workshop

Margaret Wilde — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:27:19 -0500

The BBC reports that "Philip Nitschke showed videos and talked about equipment and drugs needed to end a life, at the Hamilton Hall Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset."

118 Cats "Rescued" from Couple Euthanized

Michael Santo — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:37:39 -0600

118 cats, which had been taken from a St. Anthony, Minn. mobile home last week, were euthanized, authorities said.

Italy debates euthanasia

mattwion — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:46:40 -0600

The BBC is reporting today that Italian woman Eluana Englaro, 38, died Monday night after her feeding tube was removed. There has been massive debate in Italy over allowing this woman to die.

Palliative care, legal euthanasia can be mutually beneficial

harminka — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:17:28 -0500

Supporters of legalising euthanasia and those who wish to develop better palliative care services can help each other, according to a study published today on bmj.com.

Euthanasia: Dilemma of the century

seher — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:17:57 -0500

Jack Kevorkian is the most ardent advocate of physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. The assisted-suicide doctor puts his viewpoints into practice. He came to be well-known as Dr. Death. The US pathologist helped 130 people to end their lives. He connected his patients to the machine he had invented himself.

Better future for King County Animal Shelter

seher — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:48:35 -0500

The aging King County Animal Shelter is in focus of attention of County officials. A report last month revealed filthy shelter conditions, under-fed animals, and a higher than usual euthanasia rate.

Politicians 'ignoring support for euthanasia'

seher — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:32:02 -0500

The wife of the first man to use Northern Territory euthanasia legislation says some politicians are not even bothering to read a new bill that could see it reinstated.

Increasing use of continuous deep sedation in Netherlands

harminka — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:14:20 -0500

The use of continuous deep sedation for patients nearing death in the Netherlands is increasing, while cases of euthanasia have declined, according to a study published on bmj.com today.

Swedish Doctors Say No To Assisted Suicides

seher — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:32:39 -0600

Swedish doctors are much more sceptical to Euthanasia than many of their colleagues around the world, according to a new study.

Vulnerable groups are not at higher risk of physician assisted death

harminka — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:59:45 -0500

Claims that vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and people with physical or mental disabilities, are at an increased risk of physician assisted death are not supported by evidence, says an expert in this week's BMJ.

Legal physician-assisted dying in Oregon, Netherlands

harminka — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:45:20 -0500

There is no evidence that legalised physician assisted suicide, results in disproportionate numbers of vulnerable people having their lives ended prematurely by doctors, finds research in the Journal of Medical Ethics .

Murder as Mercy: Euthanasia divides opinions over ethics and entitlement

Anastvatz — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:08:10 -0500

Jack Kevorkian, the American physician of Armenian origin who became known as "Dr Death"Â, was released from prison recently after eight years.