An article published in the Bangor Daily News in Maine reports on the overwhelming defeat of the assisted suicide bill in the Maine House. The article was written by Matthew Stone on May 31, 2013 and titled:  Maine House says no to physician-assisted suicide law. Continue reading

is coming up on the 12th of June. World Elder Abuse Awareness DayI read a comment recently to the effect that there are no records to show that elder abuse is evident in the euthanasia death statistics. This kind of comment shows an ignorance of the phenomenon of Elder Abuse and the insidious behaviour of those who seek so to abuse. Continue reading

This article from the  UK Mirror is most evidently part of the campaign in support of Lord Falconer's assisted suicide bill in the UK House of Lords. It confirms what I discussed at the Continue reading

This article first appeared on the website. Professor Johnstone has been a consistent critic of what she says is the 'Alzheimerisation' of the euthanasia debate:Deakin University Continue reading

  This article first appeared in the USA edition of the Wall Street Journal on May 25th.  Continue reading

  It's Palliative Care week in Australia. This important reflection from Palliative Care Australia Continue reading

  This is an interesting article on the effect of euthanasia & assisted suicide upon participating doctors. It is a worthwhile addition to our concerns:  Continue reading

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  This is an important commentary on a new study on the phenomenon of suicide contagion. Whilst it has long been thought that 'copycat syndrome' does exist, this study proves the point with some startling and sobering analysis.  Continue reading

  Last Monday, Vermont Governor, Peter Shumlin signed the Vermont assisted suicide bill into law.  Continue reading