Many readers of this blog are probably already aware that the Final Exit Network (FEN) has put up a promotional billboard in San Francisco. The group promises to erect more in New Jersey and Florida. There hasn’t been a great deal of attention paid to the group and the billboard as of yet, but what … Continue reading Final Exit Network Starts Billboard Campaign
From USA Today – “When is someone brain dead? Experts revise guidelines“: Determining brain death is a complex process that requires dozens of tests to make sure doctors come to the correct conclusion. With that goal in mind, the American Academy of Neurology has issued new guidelines — an update of guidelines first written 15 … Continue reading New Guidelines for Determining Brain Death – But Will Hospitals Actually Follow Them?
The promotional tour of Kevorkian – with his new and improved “packaging” – continues on CNN. According to the CNN site, he’ll be appearing on Larry King Live on Friday, June 18th. This should be real nausea-inducing. Why would I think that? Well, for starters, Larry is the “King” of softball interviews and it’s why … Continue reading Next on the Kevorkian Promotional Tour: Larry King Live
On Saturday Morning, I was a guest of Stephen Hand on his show on blogtalkradio. It was a long discussion that covered topics such as the recent positive media attention being given to Jack Kevorkian, mostly being stage-managed by HBO and CNN, which are both properties of Time-Warner. We also talked about Peter Singer, bioethics … Continue reading Long Discussion on Kevorkian and Related Topics with Stephen Hand
HBO will be airing a documentary on Kevorkian on June 28th. It will undoubtedly be a soft and positive take on Kevorkian. This morning, in what was no doubt the first in several media gigs stage-managed by CNN, Sanjay Gupta gives a stunningly shallow and fawning account of a day spent with Kevorkian. Not that … Continue reading CNN’s Sanjay Gupta Fawns Over Kevorkian in Pre-HBO Documentary PR Blitz
