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Quebec tables bill on medically assisted death
Quebec tables bill on medically assisted death
"The Quebec government today tabled its controversial bill on medically assisted death. Social Services Minister Véronique Hivon’s introduction of bill 52 around 10 a.m. ET Wednesday received a standing ovation from fellow members of the national assembly. Hivon said she was honoured[…]
Source: Assisted Dying | Scoop.it
Created on: 16 Jun 2013 | 12:43 pm
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How to talk about death and dying?
How to talk about death and dying?
Death is still a subject not everyone is happy to discuss, according to research from the Dying Matters Coalition.The study shows that although 70% of the public have said they are comfortable talking about death, most of us have not[…]
Source: Assisted Dying | Scoop.it
Created on: 13 May 2013 | 2:37 am
Assisted Dying | Scoop.it | 13 May 2013 | 2:37 am -
Ill woman loses appeal for assisted suicide
Ill woman loses appeal for assisted suicide
DUBLIN — A terminally ill woman in the final stages of multiple sclerosis does not have the right to an assisted death, the Irish Supreme Court ruled yesterday.See it on Scoop.it, via Assisted Dying
Source: Assisted Dying | Scoop.it
Created on: 5 May 2013 | 5:55 pm
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More assisted suicide groups in Brighton and Hove
More assisted suicide groups in Brighton and Hove
The euthanasia campaigner dubbed Dr Death is to set up more assisted-suicide groups following the popularity of the inaugural meeting.See it on Scoop.it, via Assisted Dying
Source: Assisted Dying | Scoop.it
Created on: 5 May 2013 | 5:52 pm
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Max Dog Brewing Home Nitrogen
Max Dog Brewing Home Nitrogen
Do you like your home-brew bubbles small or have you one of the 100 other uses for home Nitrogen?If that is the case, Max Dog Nitrogen is for you.See it on Scoop.it, via Assisted Dying
Source: Assisted Dying | Scoop.it
Created on: 5 May 2013 | 5:48 pm
Assisted Dying | Scoop.it | 5 May 2013 | 5:48 pm
Welcome
Friends at the End is a members' democratic society, dedicated to promoting knowledge about end-of-life choices and dignified death.
Friends at the End is a member of both the World Federation of Right to Die Societies, which links 46 Right to Die Societies in 25 countries, and Right to Die Europe, the World Federation's European Division. Together, these serve globally those working for individual rights to self-determination at life's end.
Latest news
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Events
Please see our Events page.
Government Consultations and Petitions
Friends at the End will be responding to these Consultations, but members are urged to make individual responses.
No current consultations.
Closed Consultations
Consultation on Margo MacDonald MSP Proposed Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill. Closed on 30 April 2012.
A public consultation on the DPP's interim policy for prosecutors on assisted suicide. Closed on 16 December 2009.
The General Medical Council consulted on guidance for doctors on good practice in the care of patients nearing the end of life. Closed on 13 July 2009.
The Proposed End of Life Choices (Scotland) Bill Consultation Document The consultation by Margo MacDonald MSP for her proposed Bill. Closed on 9 March 2009.
Proposed Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill Closed on 28 February 2009.
Public Consultation on a Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland Closed on 16 January 2009.
Press releases
31 January 2013 — Christian beliefs on Assisted Dying
Archive
04 April 2011 — The death of Nan Maitland
16 August 2010 — Bail commitments for Dr. Libby Wilson cancelled
05 July 2010 — Dr. Libby Wilson: Bail surrender deferred for fifth time
26 June 2010 — CPS decision not to prosecute Dr. Michael Irwin