All posts by Stephen Drake

Let’s Have a REAL Discussion: Bioethicists Preach, Fail to Teach on Brain Death

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By now, most readers of this blog are probably familiar with the story of Jahi McMath, a 13-year-old girl who underwent surgery on December 9, 2013 at Oakland Children’s Hospital.  During post-op recovery, she started bleeding.  Eventually, she went into cardiac arrest. She was then put on a ventilator. Two days later doctors made a … Continue reading Let’s Have a REAL Discussion: Bioethicists Preach, Fail to Teach on Brain Death →

Barbara Mancini Case: Compassion & Choices Uses the Case as Opportunity to Launch “Legal Defense” Fundraising Drive

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For those unfamiliar with the charges against Barbara Mancini regarding her role in the death of her father, please check our previous coverage here, here and here. The latest news on the case is that Mancini is still facing assisted suicide charges and awaiting a judge’s decision on a petition to dismiss the case. Beyond … Continue reading Barbara Mancini Case: Compassion & Choices Uses the Case as Opportunity to Launch “Legal Defense” Fundraising Drive →

Farewell to Alison Davis – Ally and Activist (1955-2013)

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(Editor’s note – I didn’t know Alison well. We met only once at a conference and corresponded a few times.  But I think she’s the only person I’ve met older than myself with lifelong treated hydrocephalus.  Alison had spina bifida, while I acquired hydrocephalus through other means.  She was a valued ally and a strong … Continue reading Farewell to Alison Davis – Ally and Activist (1955-2013) →

Meet our New Regional Director, John Kelly

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  [Editor’s Note:  John Kelly officially began working for NDY as a Regional Director on September 23.  We issued a press announcement on that occasion, but here’s a chance to get to know John better.] Hello everyone, I want to introduce myself to the far-flung faithful readers of this blog and all the supporters of … Continue reading Meet our New Regional Director, John Kelly →

Arizona Daily Star: Derek Humphry and Columnist Push “New Frontier” on Assisted Suicide

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I have to preface this article with an admission.  I had a lot to do with how this article turned out.  Columnist Tim Steller called Diane Coleman Friday (Nov 1) afternoon wanting to interview her about an upcoming visit to the area by Derek Humphry, who would apparently be talking about assisted suicide for people … Continue reading Arizona Daily Star: Derek Humphry and Columnist Push “New Frontier” on Assisted Suicide →