Does the Indian Surpreme Court need better bioethics advice?
Hi there, Bioethical developments in India are not widely reported elsewhere. But the case of Aruna Shanbaug, which was decided by India’s Supreme Court this...
UK doctors consistently oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide
A review of research carried out over 20 years suggests that UK doctors appear to consistently oppose euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS). The findings --...
Third of UK doctors fear payback if they report colleagues
Some disturbing findings have emerged from a survey of the professionalism of US and UK doctors. According to the journal BMJ Quality and Safety nearly...
UK gears up for three-parent embryos
There’s still life in the UK’s fertility watchdog, even if the present government plans to scrap it. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has...
Ohio executes prisoner with euthanasia drug
Ohio executed a prisoner this week with a controversial drug normally used for euthanasing animals, pentobarbital. Ohio executed a prisoner this week with a controversial...
Helium suicides rising after promotion on internet
Helium inhalation promoted by internet suicide and euthanasia sites is becoming a significant factor in Australian suicides. Helium inhalation promoted by internet suicide and euthanasia...