Withdrawing nutrition and hydration from disabled infants

The Canadian Paediatric Society's Bioethics Committee released a statement in April 2011 concerning the withholding and withdrawing of what is referred to as artificial nutrition and hydration. Artificial nutrition and hydration means that food and

2011-06-29T15:29:34-04:00June 29th, 2011|

Jack Kevorkian – Dr. Death

Euthanasia and assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, died on June 3rd at the age of 83 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Kevorkian was involved in more than

2011-06-16T17:14:36-04:00June 16th, 2011|

Student Questions on Euthanasia

Question 1:  Do you see euthanasia being legalized any time soon in Canada? It is our hope that with education campaigns Canadians will reject euthanasia. There is a threat on the horizon with Bloc

2009-06-26T14:33:03-04:00June 26th, 2009|

The Euphemism of Assisted Suicide

Euthanasia and assisted suicide advocates claim that the legalization of these practices is about choice and autonomy. However safeguards to protect patients against euthanasia have not worked in the Netherlands where the practice is

2009-06-25T16:14:29-04:00June 25th, 2009|
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