…hone call from close mutual friends–not long there after–telling me of the news. SF State has lost a brilliant scholar and the world… I know not the words to say… I consider myself blessed to have known Paul in one capacity, or another, for the past twenty years–first as an undergraduate, a mentee, a young professional, a colleague, and, most importantly, a friend. My Mom and I will miss making and delivering him his apple pie this Thanksgiving.I’…
…es – is here at Fifty-five arrested – ADAPT stands firm at the AMA. Latest news: This just in from Diane Coleman: The negotiations were a success. The governor has agreed to meet with ADAPT by no later than October 17th. There will be no re-opening of Lincoln Developmental Center as a residence for people with disabilities during the present administration. Rahnee Patrick will be an ADAPT liaison on the Governor’s “Money Follows the Person” Adviso…
…ad and folds his hands in prayer. There are more questions here than answers. The station’s news report doesn’t dispute that Chris Dunn, the individual the hospital wants to take off life support, is conscious. If his organs are really breaking down, death would be fairly imminent. Why the rush to deprive him of what may be days or weeks. Hate to think it, but maybe it’s money. According to the family, Dunn was without health insurance when he fel…
…else can put the pills in the patient’s mouth. Someone else could put the drug in a feeding tube or I.V bag. There is no independent witness required at the time of ingestion, so who would know? The mere presence of a lethal drug request would provide an alibi. The patient’s control over the “time, place and manner” of his or her death, isn’t guaranteed. Unbearable end of life physical pain is not the issue though it is often cited as the reason f…
…with Certain Fatal Diseases NDY Public Comment on Proposed “Public Charge” Rule of the Dept. of Homeland Security NDY Public Comment To FDA On Patient Focused Drug Development for Chronic Pain NDY Public Comment to the National Council on Disability Urging Reissue of Position paper on Assisted Suicide NDY Public Comment To U.S. Senate Aging Committee About Guardianship & Its Alternatives NDY Public Comment To Virginia Joint Commission on Health Ca…
