Category Archives: bioethics

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) →

Jacob Appel: Bad Medical Historian, Questionable Ethicist or Just a “Spin Doctor?”

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As a left-handed tribute to “bioethicist and medical historian” Jacob M. Appel, I have titled this blog entry as a question, leading uninformed readers to think maybe I will seriously analyze an issue with two or more sides.  In fact, as readers of this blog know, I have a definite viewpoint and people come to … Continue reading Jacob Appel: Bad Medical Historian, Questionable Ethicist or Just a “Spin Doctor?” →

Illinois: Kangaroo Hearing on “Presumed Consent” Organ Donation Bill Scheduled Today

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From the Peoria Journal Star: Public can weigh in on organ donation bill Excerpt: PEORIA —A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield to receive comment on state Sen. Dale Risinger’s bill to establish a presumed consent policy for organ donation in Illinois. Sometimes called the opt-out policy, presumed consent has been … Continue reading Illinois: Kangaroo Hearing on “Presumed Consent” Organ Donation Bill Scheduled Today →