Few in US spell out how they want to die; House health bill includes end-of-life counseling
Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known End-of-life counseling lives! Lawmakers keep voluntary step in House health bill
It’s alive! End-of-life counseling in health bill Swiss govt proposes restrictions on groups like Dignitas that offer assisted suicide
Swiss gov’t wants restrictions on assisted suicide Judge orders Georgia to return $330,000 seized during raid on assisted suicide networkATLANTA — A judge has ordered Georgia to return $330,000 seized from an assisted suicide group in February. Many elderly with dementia and kidney failure in nursing homes get futile care, studies showLOS ANGELES — A surprising number of frail, elderly Americans in nursing homes are suffering from futile care at the end of their lives, two new federally funded studies reveal. Health care issues: End-of-life decisionsA look at key issues in the health care debate: Prosecutor for England, Wales: charges unlikely for helping others with ‘informed’ suicideLONDON — England’s top prosecutor unveiled new guidelines that could decriminalize many forms of assisted suicide, saying Wednesday that most people who help close friends or family kill themselves aren’t likely to face charges. SEC going to trial against BofA on Merrill bonuses; bank also exits $118B loss guarantee dealWASHINGTON — Bank of America Corp. now faces a trial with the Securities and Exchange Commission over billions in bonuses paid at Merrill Lynch, after a judge threw out the bank’s $33 million settlement and rebuked the agency for not pursuing charges against executives. Belgian study shows increase in euthanasia cases after practice becomes legalBRUSSELS — Cases of euthanasia in Belgium’s Flanders region soared to nearly 2 percent of all deaths in 2007 after the country legalized the practice a few years earlier, a medical study has shown. Patient rules under WA ‘death with dignity’ lawA person must meet the following requirements to qualify for a lethal prescription under Washington state’s “death with dignity” law: Group says 11 patients used drugs to end lives under Washington’s new assisted suicide lawSEATTLE — Eleven people have used prescribed drugs to end their lives during the first six months after a Washington state law took effect allowing assisted suicides for terminally ill patients, an advocacy group said Tuesday. Group says 11 patients used medications to end lives under Wash.’s new assisted suicide lawSEATTLE — An advocacy group says 11 patients used medications to end their lives during the first six months of Washington state’s assisted suicide law. HEALTHBEAT: Improving health care quality at below-average prices? Some communities are tryingWASHINGTON — If you pay the mechanic $1,000 to fix your transmission and it breaks again next week, the garage should find and fix the problem for free. So if you get an infection following open-heart surgery because the doctor forgot an antibiotic, why are you charged extra to clear up the wound? British doctors complain of ‘tick-box approach’ to care of terminally ill patientsLONDON — A group of senior British doctors expressed concern Thursday about the treatment of the terminally ill, saying some people are dying prematurely because of guidelines for dealing with patients in their final hours. Britain’s health care in spotlight as study suggests drastic cuts, doctors worry about careLONDON — Britain’s universal health care system was back in the spotlight Thursday, as a leaked consultants’ report advised drastic staff and budget cuts, and a group of senior doctors expressed concern about the treatment of dying patients. Counselors to be available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in awning collapseBRIDGEPORT, Texas — Counselors will be available for students at a Texas high school after one girl died and another was injured when an awning fell on the teenagers. CAPITAL CULTURE: Health care debate brings a third Emanuel brother reluctantly into spotlightHis brother Rahm is one of the most influential men in U.S. politics, the right-hand man to President Barack Obama. The other, Ari, is one of the very top power players in Hollywood. CAPITAL CULTURE: Health care debate brings third Emanuel brother reluctantly into spotlightHis brother Rahm is one of the most influential men in U.S. politics, the right-hand man to President Barack Obama. The other, Ari, is one of the very top power players in Hollywood. Health care: Republican backers of end-of-life counseling back away after conservative outcryWASHINGTON — Until last week, Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson was among the most enthusiastic backers of end-of-life counseling in government health care programs like Medicare. Palin stands by ‘death panel’ claim, says Obama makes light of health care reform concernsWASHINGTON — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin refused to retreat from her debunked claim that a proposed health care overhaul would create “death panels,” as the growing furor over end-of-life consultations forced a key group of senators to abandon the idea in their bill. Key senators excluding end-of-life provision from health overhaul billWASHINGTON — Key senators are excluding a provision on end-of-life care from health overhaul legislation after language in a House bill caused a furor. Oregon legislator blasts Palin, Gingrich over ‘death panel’ claim in health care billWASHINGTON — For more than a decade in Congress, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer has been known for his ever-present bow-tie and tireless advocacy of bikes. Obama says health overhaul would not set up “death panels” to rule on care for seniorsPORTSMOUTH, N.H — President Barack Obama is seeking to put to rest claims that the health care overhaul he seeks would set up “death panels” to rule on life-sustaining care for ailing seniors. FACT CHECK: No ‘death panel’, but gov’t would pay for voluntary sessions on end-of-life careWASHINGTON — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says the health care overhaul bill would set up a “death panel.” Federal bureaucrats would play God, ruling on whether ailing seniors are worth enough to society to deserve life-sustaining medical care. Palin and other critics are wrong. Medicare would pay for voluntary counseling sessions on end-of-life careWASHINGTON —Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says the health care overhaul bill would set up a “death panel.” Federal bureaucrats would play God, ruling on whether ailing seniors are worth enough to society to deserve life-sustaining medical care. Palin and other critics are wrong. Congress’ longest-serving member vows to push ahead on health care plan despite protestsWASHINGTON — Congress’ longest-serving member and a fierce health care advocate vowed Friday to push ahead with Democratic-led efforts to extend coverage to all, saying he won’t be intimidated by protesters who disrupted his town-hall meetings. Congress’ longest-serving member vows to continue health care fight over protestsWASHINGTON — Congress’ longest-serving member and a fierce health care advocate vowed Friday to push ahead with Democratic-led efforts to extend coverage to all, saying he won’t be intimidated by protesters who disrupted his town-hall meetings. Britain’s chief prosecutor says same assisted suicide rules will apply at home and abroadLONDON — Britain’s chief prosecutor says the same legal rules must apply to assisted suicide whether it takes place in Britain or in countries where the practice is allowed. UK woman wins assisted suicide case, forces prosecutors to clarify law on helping others dieLONDON — A disabled woman won her legal battle Thursday to force British authorities to say whether her husband would be prosecuted if he helped her commit suicide. UK nursing group drops opposition to assisted suicide; poll shows most support right to dieLONDON — Britain’s main nurses’ organization has dropped its opposition to assisted suicide, as a new poll released Saturday showed solid support for the right to die. |
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