Canada laying groundwork for child euthanasia
It is still banned, but the government is looking at its options Euthanasia, or “medical aid in dying”, was authorised by Canada’s Supreme Court in...
Where does palliative sedation become euthanasia?
Distinguishing types of sedation helps to clarify issues A special issue of the journal Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics is devoted to the controversial issue of...
Amend law to allow organ donor euthanasia, say Canadian doctors
It has significant advantages for transplant patients Canadian legislation and medical protocols need to be tweaked to allow euthanasia with organ donation, according to an...
Most Quebec doctors in survey favour euthanasia for demented patients
However, it’s against the law at the moment Most Quebec doctors are in favour of euthanasia for incompetent patients with dementia in a terminal stage,...
Euthanasia in Belgium: updates on a social experiment
Belgium seems to be treating the victims of child abuse by domestic violence, neglect and sexual abuse by killing them Every two years the Belgium...
Should we be more accepting of suicide in older adults?
Clinicians have different views. Suicide can be impulsive and precipitated by mental illness. But what about when an a healthy, older person makes a calm...
Dementia’s Catch-22
Should we honour advanced directives which instruct carers to dispatch people with dementia? People who fear living with dementia face a Catch-22 situation. When they...
The Economist hosts a debate on ‘assisted dying’
The world’s leading news magazine is still campaigning for the ‘right to die’ The Economist, the world’s most respected news magazine, is a staunch supporter...
Western Australia set to debate euthanasia
A government committee has recommended the introduction of euthanasia legislation. A joint select committee for the parliament of Western Australia has published a report recommending...
Is the BMA introducing ‘backdoor euthanasia’?
Confidential draft guidelines are circulating after a recent ruling by the High Court The British Medical Association is studying whether doctors should be allowed to...
Capital punishment stumbles ahead in US
Lethal injections are becoming more difficult to administerThree news items this week illustrate the patchwork of capital punishment legislation in the United States. On Thursday,...
Three children euthanised in Belgium
Latest official report reveals reasons Three minors have been euthanised in Belgium since euthanasia for children was legalised in 2014. According to the latest report...