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?”
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
By now, readers of this blog are probably getting familiar with the name and the writing of Clair Lewis. Today is another chance to read what she has to say about the recent developments in the UK. Writing in The Independent, Clair says “Disabled people need assistance to live, not die. “ Here’s the first … Continue reading UK: The Independent – “Disabled people need assistance to live, not die,” by Clair Lewis
The long-awaited – and dreaded – “guidelines” from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the UK have been published. There are many reactions and lots of commentary out there, but by far the best I’ve read so far is from Clair Lewis, who writes “Getting Away With Murder: Discriminatory how-to guide is a national disgrace“: … Continue reading UK: Director of Public Prosecutions Publishes Guidelines on How to Get Away with Murder
Karen Schneiderman reconstructed her testimony from notes and memory – the following is a fairly accurate recounting of her testimony: For the Boston Center for Independent Living60 Temple Place 5th floorBoston MA 02111 Regarding House No. 1468Assisted Suicide My name is Karen Schneiderman, and I work for but am not presenting an official position of … Continue reading Testimony of Karen Scheiderman – MA Assisted Suicide Hearing
