NY Case on Feeding Tube Withdrawal – Gary Harvey

July 10, 2009life-ending decisions, litigation, medical decisionmaking, neglect, Our News & Commentary Blog, Surrogate Decisions & GuardianshipStephen Drake

Unfortunately, there’s an all-too-familiar scene playing that’s been playing out in Chemung County in New York. In January 2006, Gary E. Harvey had a heart attack and fell down a flight of stairs. The injuries left him permanently and severely disabled. Gary Harvey was placed in Chemung County Nursing Facility – and a familiar battle … Continue reading NY Case on Feeding Tube Withdrawal – Gary Harvey →

Disability Rights Wisconsin Sues Over Allegedly Illegal Withholding of Treatment at UW Hospital

May 18, 2009court decisions, devaluation, life-ending decisions, litigation, Our News & Commentary Blog, Surrogate Decisions & Guardianship, WisconsinStephen Drake

Disability Rights Wisconsin(DRW) is suing the UW Hospital for allegedly violating the law in pushing for withholding of life-sustaining treatment in the cases of two individuals with developmental disabilities. The story about the case was published in the May 14th issue of the Wisconsin State Journal. Thanks to Tim Wheat (the first to send me … Continue reading Disability Rights Wisconsin Sues Over Allegedly Illegal Withholding of Treatment at UW Hospital →