Not Dead Yet CEO Addresses International Advance Care Planning and “End of Life” Conference Thursday, May 31 in Chicago

June 1, 2012Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…issues that concern the disability community, such as “Terrie’s Story”, an online article by a quadriplegic woman about how doctors pressured her family to withdraw life support when she was first spinal cord injured over ten years ago. Coleman will also review relevant medical journal research on several key topics and will highlight a recent report issued by the National Disability Rights Network, which is described in a press release as “a firs…

“The Unspoken Argument” – Final Exit Network, Derek Humphry and a Rough Road Ahead

December 23, 2010"The Unspoken Argument", cost containment, Derek Humphry, final exit network, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…link to the story on the Huntington Post, which generally keeps AP stories online and accessible. Here is the short segment with my quote, with some explanation added afterwards: Critics say the group sends a dangerous message to society. “It says that we’ll look the other way when not-so productive people commit suicide, that they are burdens and that society isn’t that troubled to see them die,” said Stephen Drake of the group Not Dead Yet. As I…

American Medical News – “Kevorkian leaves mixed legacy” (NDY Quoted)

June 20, 2011American Medical News, assisted suicide, bioethics, disabilities, Kevorkian, Our News & Commentary Blog, stephen drake, Timothy QuillStephen Drake

…rticle in American Medical News, I was actively looking for its appearance online this morning. The interview with the reporter lasted almost 45 minutes and covered a lot of ground, most of which didn’t get included in this relatively short article. It is an attempt to explore the “legacy” that Kevorkian left us. Below are come excerpts from the article Dr. Kevorkian leaves mixed legacy by Carolyne Krupa: The death of pathologist Jack Kevorkian, M…

Montana Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Pro and Con Assisted Suicide Bills Will Be Webcast Feb 9, 2011

February 8, 2011assisted suicide, legislation, Montana, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…Bill. The hearing will take place at 8am on Wednesday, Feb. 9th in Room 303 (Old Supreme Court Chambers) at the State Capitol. (For any Montana readers who might be able to make it on short notice) If you’re like me and can’t be there, you can view the hearing online at: http://leg.mt.gov/css/audio/audio_broadcast.asp. For Montanans Only: Call the legislative hotline at (406) 444-4800 to leave one message for all Senate Judiciary Committee member…

Milwaukee Magazine: NDY featured in profile of elderly couple who died through a suspected suicide pact

February 23, 2011assisted suicide, final exit network, Homicide / 'Mercy Killing', media coverage, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…ed in the March edition of the magazine earlier this week and is available online. Those who are familiar with pieces that report on the (alleged) double suicides of a respected elderly couple will find what you generally expect – family and friends who saw it coming and who defend the action as brave or admirable. But reporter Kurt Chandler found room to fit in some broader context in the story Tender is the Night. The opening is typical of these…