"Don't Mention the War!"
Just in case you hadn’t noticed February 6 to 12 was “Euthanasia week” in the Netherlands. And what better way to mark this, the tenth anniversary of the Dutch right-to-die legislation, than a film...
View Article‘Unthinkable in the beginning’ the dynamics of euthanasia laws
In the beginning euthanasia was seen as a last resort in a situation of extreme physical suffering. Now, increasingly, euthanasia is considered to be a patient's right.
View Article‘Rational suicide’ and capital punishment: Australia’s ‘doctor death’ feeds...
Dr Kevin Fitzpatrick responds to Philip Nitschke's assertions in the international media that long-term prisoners should be able to access euthanasia.
View Article‘End-of-life-arrangements’ or just plain killing?
It’s not very often that I find myself in agreement with Phillip Nitschke. We’ve been on opposite sides of a number of debates both formal and informal in recent months. But in Launceston he...
View Article'Logical Roadblocks' cause euthanasia advocates to go 'off road' to get...
to make palatable what is decidedly unpalatable, euthanasia bills invariably use all sorts of euphemisms
View Article'Don't go there!' Palliative Care Specialists warn Victorian Premier
"Palliative care, and devising better strategies to more comprehensively support families and greater public engagement about death, dying and end of life will deliver far more benefit to Victorians...
View Article'Death with Dignity' Bill defeated in SA Parliament
The final vote was taken at 4:02 am. The house divided 23 votes to 23. The bill was defeated on the casting vote of the Speaker.
View Article'a tectonic shift' - experts warn about euthanasia
When doctors are authorised to kill their patients, fundamental social values undergo a tectonic shift
View ArticleIdentity politics and dichotomizing dying
Every voice can and should be heard in the euthanasia debate
View ArticleFirst euthanasia case in Quebec
"I do not know if that technically constitutes contempt of court. But I do know a very contemptuous nose thumbing when I see it."
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