Three generations have been unable to observe the onset and progress of dying at first hand Kathryn Mannix’s paper (“What … Read More
The changing face of dying.
“We should challenge the conspiracy of silence that leaves many of us to live misinformed and unnecessarily fearful”, says senior … Read More
UK ranked first for quality of end of life care.
Britain has, once again, been ranked first for quality of end-of-life care. But there is no room for complacency In … Read More
A better deal for the terminally ill.
Private Member’s Bill seeks to ensure equal access to palliative care for all who need it Baroness Finlay’s Access to Palliative … Read More
Scotland Assisted Suicide Bill contains significant flaws, says committee
Holyrood’s committee examining Patrick Harvie’s Assisted Suicide Bill is not persuaded by the case for a change in the law … Read More
A thoughtful and balanced analysis.
Lord Falconer’s Bill should not be revived, says The Times In an editorial published earlier this month The Times took … Read More
Deaths from euthanasia in The Netherlands in 2013.
he official report for 2013 shows a further substantial increase in numbers The official report of the Dutch Regional Euthanasia … Read More
A positive agenda for the end of life.
A recently published report introduces a welcome and positive note into choice at the end of life A report published … Read More
Physician-assisted suicide in Oregon in 2014.
Read the latest official report from Oregon on the operation of that State’s physician-assisted suicide law. Here is the report … Read More
A sharp upturn in assisted suicide deaths.
Oregon’s latest report raises concerns about the wisdom of such legislation here The latest official report has appeared from Oregon on … Read More