by APFLI | May 15, 2015 | Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - Archive
The natural law tells us that, in the context of health care, 1) food and water are basic treatment and care, and should not be withdrawn lightly; 2) morphine must not be used aggressively to hasten death when a patient is not near the time of death; and 3) pain...
by APFLI | May 13, 2015 | Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - Archive
Shocking news from England today has top National Health Service officials indicating doctors acting in the UK government-run health program annually kill as many as 130,000 patients prematurely because of overcrowding at hospitals, medical clinics and nursing homes....
by APFLI | May 7, 2015 | Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - Archive
[Comment: Not mentioned if or how many patients are deliberately dehydrated as a “right to die.” However, do note this truly helpful quote: “Families can be incredible eyes and ears,” she said, adding that family members who understand the nature of...
by APFLI | Apr 30, 2007 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
BACKGROUND Not long ago, the concept of legalized assisted suicide, or lethal overdoses or injections for sick or handicapped people would have been considered outrageous and obscene, reminiscent of the ugly time earlier in this century in which medicine ran...
by APFLI | Mar 17, 2007 | Imposed Death - Definitions / Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide / VSED
Most of us are not going to even consider euthanasia or physician assisted suicide! So, do we have any real concerns for our end of life care, or that of our parents and families? YES! There are two main concerns: making sure that your desires for the end of your life...
