Full Written Public Comment: Disability Related Concerns About POLST

…” May 29, 2013, http://polst-views.blogspot.com/2013/05/polst-research-deficiencies-part-one.html [11] Jason Manne, “POLST Research – The Hickman (2011) Article,” June 3, 2013, http://polst-views.blogspot.com/2013/06/polst-research-hickman-2011-study.html [12] The Deadly Failure of a Hospital to Follow a Patient’s Decisions About his Medical Care, February 2013, http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/702601.pdf [13] Id., page 7. [14] Mirarchi, Cos…

Testimony of Crosby King in Opposition to Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill

…t apply to everyone, whether disabled or not. SB 676, like all assisted suicide laws, draws on shoddy science to create dangerous public health policy. The bill would establish a government recommendation that doctor-prescribed suicide is sometimes the best medical treatment. Innocent people who are not terminal and are not making a voluntary and informed choice will lose their lives as a result. Because as we all know, doctors are not good at pre…

John Kelly’s Full Written Testimony In Opposition to New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill

…ne, “Another Case for Nursing Reform.” July 9, 2007 http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=89126 YouTube, “Barbara’s Story,” regarding Barbara Wagner denied Tarceva http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UduKJhIDcEI YouTube, “Compassion & Choices DENIED,” regarding Stephanie Packer denied prescribed chemotherapy. YouTube, “How to Die in Oregon – Meet Randy Stroup,” regarding Randy Stroup denied prescribed treatment. https://www.youtub…

Josue Rodriguez of Tennessee NDY Opposing SB 1362/HB 1040 – Written Testimony

…pply to everyone, whether disabled or not. SB 1362, like all assisted suicide laws, draws on shoddy science to create dangerous public health policy. The bill would establish a government recommendation that doctor-prescribed suicide is sometimes the best medical treatment. Innocent people who are not terminal and are not making a voluntary and informed choice will lose their lives as a result. Because as we all know, doctors are not good at p…

Emily Titon Testimony Opposing Rhode Island H 5507

…apply to everyone, whether disabled or not. H 5507, like all assisted suicide laws, draws on shoddy science to create dangerous public health policy. The bill would establish a government recommendation that doctor-prescribed suicide is sometimes the best medical treatment. Innocent people who are not terminal and are not making a voluntary and informed choice will lose their lives as a result. Because as we all know, doctors are not good at p…