Category Archives: End of life

Who decides how we die?

Posted on 15 June 2011 by

Date: 14/06/2011 Source: Radio National – Background Briefing – http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3238493.htm#t (transcript and audio) Reporter: Di Martin Synopsis: We should be able to choose the way we die by writing an advanced care directive, or appointing someone to make our medical … Continue reading →

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Final Hours Lost In Battle Over Wife’s Right to Life

Posted on 6 April 2011 by

Date: 06/04/2011 Source: The Courier Mail, page 3 Synopsis: A family is in anguish after the Gold Coast Hospital called in the Adult Guardian to override the wishes of a terminally ill woman’s husband. Mrs. Maiko Magen, 39, had been … Continue reading →

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Nitschke scouts euthanasia site

Posted on 1 April 2011 by

Date: 29/03/2011 Source: The Australian at p 4 Synopsis: Gweneth Nitschke is urging South Australian MPs to pass a bill allowing doctor-assisted euthanasia, and believes she will live to see her son operating Australia’s first euthanasia clinic in Adelaide. Dr … Continue reading →

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