Category Archives: bioethics

Three recommended reads: Bill Peace on “Ashley and Me,” L Syd M Johnson critque of Jacob Appel on PVS and April Michelle Herndon on the “Magic Pill” Question

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I’m extremely ambivalent about the Hastings Center.  The interactions I have had with this bioethics entity have been both cordial – and very limited.  Periodically, the Center seems to take an interest in hearing something from disability advocates and activists, but after they’ve engaged in a small token effort, move on and appear to be … Continue reading Three recommended reads: Bill Peace on “Ashley and Me,” L Syd M Johnson critque of Jacob Appel on PVS and April Michelle Herndon on the “Magic Pill” Question →

Long Discussion on Kevorkian and Related Topics with Stephen Hand

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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 →

Disability and Ethics Conference This Weekend – Low Expectations Based on Past Performance

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On July 13, 2006, about 40 disability activists protested a bioethics conference in Albany, NY.  The picture above shows 7 of the protesters (there were about 40 in total) who successfully invaded the conference, holding signs and chanting “Nothing About Us Without Us!” Here’s an excerpt from our flyer for the protest: Disability activists are … Continue reading Disability and Ethics Conference This Weekend – Low Expectations Based on Past Performance →

Followup on Betancourt v. Trinitas – Reports, Coverage and More

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I wanted to give readers a followup on yesterday’s oral argument in Betancourt v. Trinitas. First of all, I talked to Nadina LaSpina and Danny Robert today about yesterday’s court proceeding. (this link goes to a 1998 interview with Nadina and Danny, who are activists and life partners.) Nadina and Danny told me that there … Continue reading Followup on Betancourt v. Trinitas – Reports, Coverage and More →

New Jersey/Futility: Oral Arguments in Betancourt v. Trinitas (Appellate Court)

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Oral arguments are scheduled today (April 27, 2010) in front of the New Jersey Appellate Division.  The case is Betancourt v. Trinitas.  You can read more about the case here and here.  It’s an important judicial hearing on one hospital’s claim regarding the extent of their “right” to summarily refuse life-sustaining medical treatment over the … Continue reading New Jersey/Futility: Oral Arguments in Betancourt v. Trinitas (Appellate Court) →