Euthanasia Articles

Bishops differ on feeding comatose patients

February 4, 1991|Comments Off on Bishops differ on feeding comatose patients

The Interim has tried to keep abreast of the growing strength of the ‘Dying with Dignity’ movement (See, for example, [...]

You were asking

February 4, 1991|Comments Off on You were asking

What is meant by ‘organic farming’? L.W., Toronto This is a development which some scientists see as a part of [...]

Nancy Cruzan dies

February 1, 1991|Comments Off on Nancy Cruzan dies

Nancy Beth Cruzan, a 33-year-old Missouri woman reported to be in a coma since a 1983 car accident, died December [...]

The in basket

January 31, 1991|Comments Off on The in basket

AT HOME Just working girls Alexandre Highcrest, the AIDS-Educator with the Toronto-based Prostitutes for Sage Sex Project (PSSP), writes in [...]

Dutch embassy defends euthanasia

April 30, 1990|Comments Off on Dutch embassy defends euthanasia

A Conference on Euthanasia, sponsored by the Dutch Embassy, was held at Mt. Saint Vincent University.Both Dianna [Smith] and Ann [...]

The language of euthanasia

November 27, 1989|Comments Off on The language of euthanasia

Euthanasia is “an act of respect to an incurable patient…to a dignified last act of medical care.” - Dr. Pieter [...]

Doctors hear euthanasia warning

June 25, 1989|Comments Off on Doctors hear euthanasia warning

Neurosurgeon and ethical philosopher, Dr. Harley Smythe, told members of the Catholic Doctors’ Guild gathered in Toronto April 27 that [...]

Euthanasia: Urgent Bulletin

May 24, 1989|Comments Off on Euthanasia: Urgent Bulletin

There is a new proposal to decriminalize (in effect, to legalize) euthanasia in Holland.  Dutch pro-life groups expect that it [...]

Doctor exposes euthanasia

April 24, 1989|Comments Off on Doctor exposes euthanasia

“The sound of splintering wood and shattering glass filled the house.  Mother and father stood in the center of the [...]

The Netherlands & Euthanasia

October 27, 1988|Comments Off on The Netherlands & Euthanasia

Euthanasia is completely outlawed by the Penal Code of the Netherlands; so, too, is inciting or assisting in a suicide.  [...]

From abortion to euthanasia

November 1, 1987|Comments Off on From abortion to euthanasia

“If pro-abortionists were in power in Canada at the time I was born,” said Rev. Bernice Gerard, MA, “I wouldn’t [...]

The Editorial: It’s time to pull the plug

April 17, 1987|Comments Off on The Editorial: It’s time to pull the plug

One pro-family group REAL Women of Canada has had its requests for funding consistently denied by the federal government.  Another, [...]

Caring for the elderly

March 17, 1987|Comments Off on Caring for the elderly

In my half-century of life this is the second time I’m living through the acceptance and practice of euthanasia. As [...]

Some new and increasing threats

November 13, 1986|Comments Off on Some new and increasing threats

A discussion paper given in Winnipeg at the Annual Directors’ Meeting of Campaign Life Canada – October 1986. Dr. Everett [...]