Assisted Suicide
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Assisted suicide threatens the entire medical profession, Maryland doctor warns
Assisted suicide contradicts the foundations of medical ethics, violates the basic standards of medical care, and threatens people who most... Read more
Catholics in Maryland protest assisted suicide bill
An assisted suicide bill has been introduced in the Maryland legislature, and opposed groups have criticized the bill for its... Read more
'Induced' deaths rise in Netherlands, sparking concerns from doctors, ethicists
Legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide have the longest history in the Netherlands: 17 years ago, the two practices became legal,... Read more
New Mexico bill could allow 'suicide tourism,' critics warn
Proposed legislation in New Mexico could legalize assisted suicide in the state, and may even allow for the prescription of... Read more
CA assisted suicide law remains in legal limbo
A California court of appeals overturned Tuesday a lower court’s ruling that had put the state’s assisted suicide law in... Read more
Virginia Catholics praise dismissal of assisted suicide by state legislature
Virginia Catholics are praising the decision of a joint commission of the state legislature to take no action on a... Read more
Neutrality on assisted suicide is the wrong prescription, Catholic doctors say
The American Academy of Family Physicians has taken a neutral position on assisted suicide and will lobby the American Medical... Read more
Canadian bishops: Keep palliative care distinct from assisted suicide
In the age of legal assisted suicide and euthanasia, palliative care must remain as a distinct form of care that... Read more
Canadian man says he asked for home care, was offered assisted suicide
A Canadian man suffering from an incurable disease claims that despite asking for home care, the medical team at an... Read more
US bishops to honor three people with 'People of Life' award
More than 100 Catholics will attend the 2018 People of Life awards next week to honor three pro-life individuals for... Read more
Spanish Congress agrees to examine euthanasia bill
Spain’s lower house of parliament has agreed to consider a bill that would legalize euthanasia in the country. Read more
As assisted suicide law is reinstated, critics say Californians 'deserve better'
A California judge has reinstated the state’s assisted suicide law, making it legal for terminally ill patients to end their... Read more
American Medical Association urged to keep stance against assisted suicide
The American Medical Association voted this week to return to committee a report recommending continued opposition to physician assisted suicide... Read more
Portuguese Parliament votes against legalizing euthanasia
After heated debate, the Portuguese Parliament voted on Tuesday to reject multiple proposed laws that would legalize euthanasia in the... Read more
Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed
California’s assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session, ruled a California judge this week. Read more
English bishop calls for 'new forms of witness' by the People of Life
Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has encouraged Catholics, as the “people of life”, to be positive and confident in sharing... Read more
French bishops unite in declaration against assisted suicide
Amid a push to legalize physician-assisted suicide in parts of Europe, 118 French bishops signed a declaration this week promoting... Read more
Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter
The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more
Vancouver archbishop critiques euthanasia provision in hospice care
Palliative care and hospice units are known for their life-affirming service to individuals who are facing the end of their... Read more
Indiana latest state to consider assisted suicide
A bill to legalize assisted suicide in Indiana has come under fire by Catholic and pro-life groups shortly after it... Read more
