California panel debates physician aid in dying bill
The National Hemlock Society and its political arm Americans Against Human Suffering seek legislation in California to permit doctors to administer lethal doses to terminally ill adults upon a written request. Current law allows withdrawal of life support with a living will or power of attorney if the patient becomes unable to decide.
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National Hemlock Society
Americans Against Human Suffering
California
Netherlands
Hemlock Society
Oregon
Washington State
Florida
Derek Humphry
Ann Wickett
Humphry
Jean
England
Jean’s
America
United States
Sunday Times
London
Los Angeles Times
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Euthanasia debate: in Sarasota a mercy killing sparks national talk
In Sarasota Li Brod died by taking pills at her chosen time after her terminal cancer. Henry Brod aided with pills from two doctors. The case fuels renewed national discussion on whether euthanasia should be legalized, with the AMA opposing active mercy killings while polls show physician support for patient-directed withdrawal of life support.
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Henry and
Li Brad
Sarasota
Fla
Henry Brod
Rudolf Nureyev
Henry
Brod
California
Debbie
Journal of the American Medical Association
John H. Burkhart
AMA
Council On Ethical and Judicial Affairs
George D. Lundberg
Lundberg
Humphry
Brods
Charles Griffith
Roswell Gilbert
Florida
Susan M. Wolf
Hastings Center
Briarcliff Manor
N.Y
Gilbert
Emily
Fort Lauderdale
Roswell
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Frederick Abrams
Center For Health Ethics and Policy
University of Colorado At Denver