Physicians all over the world oppose assisted suicide. This week physicians from Hawaii are rallying against assisted suicide, preparing testimony to oppose its legalization and holding a forum at their state's Capitol. In an article published on the Hawaii Free Press, Hawaiian physicians outline points that show the tragic consequences of legalizing assisted … [Read more...] about Hawaii Physicians Rally Against Assisted Suicide
Massachusetts Physicians Vote to Oppose Assisted Suicide
Yesterday, December 3rd, the Massachusetts Medical Society released a statement reaffirming its opposition to physician-assisted suicide. This statewide association of physicians has over 23,000 members who voted by a wide margin to oppose assisted suicide. The vote was part of a larger policy to reaffirm patient dignity at the end of life, and was approved by more than 75% … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Physicians Vote to Oppose Assisted Suicide
Disability Activist Urges Suicide Prevention
Diane Coleman, founder of the disability rights organization Not Dead Yet, writes a compelling letter to the Calgary Herald in response to a previous letter titled "Trapped Alive." "Trapped Alive" was written in support of assisted suicide by a man with two disabled loved ones who apparently believes that they should both be dead. "Trapped Alive" is a troubling letter that … [Read more...] about Disability Activist Urges Suicide Prevention
British Physicians Reiterate Their Strong and Outspoken Opposition to Legalizing Assisted Suicide
On December 1, 2011, the BBC published a statement from a spokesperson for the British Medical Association. The statement reiterates the physicians’ group’s long-standing opposition to assisted suicide and expresses its continued support for current British law , which makes the act of assisting in suicide a criminal offense. Here it is: "The BMA is opposed to assisted … [Read more...] about British Physicians Reiterate Their Strong and Outspoken Opposition to Legalizing Assisted Suicide
Vermont Disability Rights Group Prepared to Defeat Assisted Suicide Bill in Vermont Again this Legislative Session
The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL), a disability rights group that focuses on dignity, independence and civil rights, is preparing to fight the legalization of assisted suicide in Vermont again this legislative session. In its winter newsletter titled Access Ability, Mark Kaufman lists opposition to assisted suicide among the group's top three priorities. … [Read more...] about Vermont Disability Rights Group Prepared to Defeat Assisted Suicide Bill in Vermont Again this Legislative Session