Category Archives: futility

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) →

More on Betancourt

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For the most complete information on the Betancourt case, including links to other amicus briefs, the best resource I’ve found is the Medical Futility Blog by Thaddeus Mason Pope. Pope disagrees with NDY on a significant number of issues, but he’s an impressive researcher who has posted links to research and news coverage that I’ve … Continue reading More on Betancourt →

NJ: Disability Groups File Amicus in Betancourt v. Trinitas (futility case)

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Last week, Not Dead Yet filed an amicus brief in Betancourt v. Trinitas, an Appellate court case in New Jersey. In additon to NDY, ADAPT, Center For Self-Determination, National Council on Independent Living, National Spinal Cord Injury Association, American Association of People with Disabilities, and Disability Rights New Jersey joined the brief as co-amici. Here’s … Continue reading NJ: Disability Groups File Amicus in Betancourt v. Trinitas (futility case) →

Patients’ Rights Bill Stalled in Texas – Bill Backed by Disability Advocates, Right to Life and ACLU

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This blog has visited the topic of futile care policies more than once. These policies allow hospitals to overrule advanced directives and/or the wishes of family members in removing/refusing life-sustaining treatment to someone unable to express his or her wishes. Of all the states, Texas has given hospitals the most power in these situations. And … Continue reading Patients’ Rights Bill Stalled in Texas – Bill Backed by Disability Advocates, Right to Life and ACLU →

Ron Seigel: “My Confrontation with Kevorkian’s Lawyer”

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Today’s entry – an article by Ron Seigel – seems timely on the 10th anniversary of Kevorkian’s sentencing in the second-degree murder conviction for his televised “execution” of Thomas Youk. Sentencing day was also incarceration day. Kevorkian was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs. But Ron’s article doesn’t stop there. He also discusses some historical … Continue reading Ron Seigel: “My Confrontation with Kevorkian’s Lawyer” →