Category Archives: journalistic ethics

Followup – DutchNews.nl Corrects Errors in Euthanasia Story While Associated Press Ignores Its Errors

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As promised in last week’s blog entry, I contacted responsible parties at both the Associated Press and DutchNews.nl about needed corrections in a Dutch group’s advocacy for ‘mobile’ euthanasia teams that could provide that “service” to people in their own homes if their own doctors wouldn’t cooperate with their wishes. The AP has a Statement … Continue reading Followup – DutchNews.nl Corrects Errors in Euthanasia Story While Associated Press Ignores Its Errors →

New Move to Expand Euthanasia in the Netherlands – Associated Press and DutchNews.nl Misrepresent Dutch Practice

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It’s hardly news when word comes out from the Netherlands that either the government, medical professionals or some private organization are seeking to expand the scope of the euthanasia laws.  After all, the consistent trend in the Netherlands has been to expand the practices of euthanasia and assisted suicide by expanding eligibility criteria, as we’ve … Continue reading New Move to Expand Euthanasia in the Netherlands – Associated Press and DutchNews.nl Misrepresent Dutch Practice →