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British “Ashley X” – Americans With Disabilities Affirm Katie Thorpe’s Right to Bodily Integrity

bioethics, FRIDA, Our News & Commentary Blog

It had to happen sooner or later. The U.K. has its own “Ashley X” or “Pillow Angel” case making headlines right now. Fortunately, disability advocates and activists are much more prominent than they were in coverage of the “Ashley X” case. Coverage in the U.S. was dominated by transhumanists masquerading as “experts” on developmental disabilities … Continue reading British “Ashley X” – Americans With Disabilities Affirm Katie Thorpe’s Right to Bodily Integrity →

“End of Life” – Questions and a Suggested Response for Disability Advocates

"end of life", bioethics, life-ending decisions, Our News & Commentary Blog

`That’s a great deal to make one word mean,’ Alice said in a thoughtful tone. `When I make a word do a lot of work like that,’ said Humpty Dumpty, `I always pay it extra.’ — Lewis Carroll Bioethicists and other healthcare advocates must be paying a bundle to the term “end of life,” using … Continue reading “End of Life” – Questions and a Suggested Response for Disability Advocates →

FDA, Lack of Oversight and Doctors Who Break the Law

FDA, Our News & Commentary Blog, professional accountability, research

As usual, I’m a little late catching up with some of the news. Last week, Art Caplan emailed me a link to his latest column, describing a disturbing report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. As usual, when writing on this topic, he is right on target in describing the problem: A … Continue reading FDA, Lack of Oversight and Doctors Who Break the Law →

The Problem of For-Profit Health Care Includes Long Term Care Services

ADAPT, long term care, nursing homes, Our News & Commentary Blog

Some who agree with Not Dead Yet on assisted suicide and euthanasia issues question and even criticize our orientation toward the health care system. This isn’t a forum for exploring overall health care policy in depth, but a few basics are worth mentioning. The simple truth is that the primary mission of our nation’s for-profit … Continue reading The Problem of For-Profit Health Care Includes Long Term Care Services →