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Disability Activists, Advocates and Others Pile on Time Magazine’s Error-Filled Kevorkian Tribute

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…. But Time never did let the facts get in the way of a good story. John Kelly is also the Director of the newly formed Second Thoughts, an organization so new its webpage currently consists of the group’s initial press release. The organization consists of people with disabilities opposed to legalization of assisted suicide and are mobilizing opposition to the Massachusetts Assisted Suicide Initiative. In addition to these folks, Lake County RTL,…

New Guidelines for Determining Brain Death – But Will Hospitals Actually Follow Them?

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…is being evaluated for brain death is obviously in dire straits. It’s highly unlikely that many would survive the removal of life support, even if they were capable of recovery – and obviously those who might have gotten falsely diagnosed as “brain dead” who were organ donors had no chance to recover at all. Which brings me to the second issue. In 2008, 21-year-old Zack Dunlap was determined to be brain dead in an Oklahoma hospital following an A…

Two More Tributes to Paul Longmore

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…olicy change that became known as the Longmore Amendment. And – appropriately – there is another long obituary in AHA Today – a publication of the American Historical Association. I’m still working on putting together at least a few of Paul Longmore’s NDY-related writings for the blog. It might take a bit since some things that were once online seem to have disappeared. All that means is it will take me a little longer than I’d hoped. –Stephen Dra…

Tales of the Weird – A Vet Weighs in On Katrina Hospital Killings

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…who worked with him say he maintained a good sense of humor and a rich family life, and he rarely complained. He, along with three of the other LifeCare patients on the floor, had no D.N.R. order. Everett’s roommates had already been taken downstairs on their way to the helicopters, whose loud propellers sent a breeze through the windows on his side of the LifeCare floor. Several times he appealed to his nurse, “Don’t let them leave me behind.” Hi…

Final Exit Network (FEN) in Court – Say Charges Violate “Free Speech”

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…ow they would hold his hands so he could not remove a helium bag from his face that would help him die.” There is no telling when the judge will rule, or what that ruling will be. Luckily, the judge will most likely be evaluating the arguments presented in court – and not the mostly sloppy press coverage of FEN. –Stephen Drake…