When checking the blog stats this morning, I noticed a huge jump in hits yesterday. It took me a bit to figure out why, since it’s been a few days since I’ve posted anything. It turns out that NBC Dateline broadcast a story on the death of Ruben Navarro and the trial of Dr. Hootan … Continue reading NBC Dateline: “A Matter Of Time” (Ruben Navarro)
Honestly, a lot of what I get to read for my work is pretty dreary stuff. Disabled people who want to kill themselves, family members who want to kill incapacitated “loved ones,” and elderly guys getting a pass from the legal system when they kill their ill wives are just some of the fun things … Continue reading The Guardian (UK) – Charlotte Raven: Should I take my own life?
Late last Saturday night (January 16, 2010), Judi Chamberlin died at home, with family at her side. This was not unexpected. Judi has been receiving hospice services for over a year as a chronic lung condition worsened to the point where she decided to enroll in hospice services. She shared her thoughts and experiences as … Continue reading Activist and Friend Judi Chamberlin Died This Weekend
This was expected, but it’s still feels good to see it happen. The vote was 242-113. You can read the AP report here.
Several blogs wrote about this issue late last month when a press release announced the publication of an issue of the Disability and Health Journal dedicated to articles on assisted suicide and disability. I held back from announcing the issue on this blog for one very important reason: A snafu resulted in the press release … Continue reading A Disability Perspective on the Issue of Physician Assisted Suicide – Disability and Health Journal
