May 26, 2013

Patients with dementia and psychiatric illnesses included as Dutch euthanasia cases rise steeply

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 According to Dutch media reports today, euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands in 2011 increased by 18% to 3,695. This follows increases of 13% in 2009 and 19% in 2010. In fact from 2006 to 2011 there has been a steady increase in numbers each year … [Read more...]

Wise and courageous call in continuing treatment of anorexia patient

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A High Court judge ruled yesterday that it is in the best interests of a woman who suffers from ‘extremely severe’ anorexia to be fed against her wishes. Mr Justice Peter Jackson found that the 32-year-old former medical student, who has … [Read more...]

Another study showing a strong link between abortion and mental health problems

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I’m grateful to AAPLOG for drawing my attention to yet another study showing a strong link between abortion and mental illness. The paper, titled ‘Associations Between Abortion, Mental Disorders, and Suicidal Behaviour in a Nationally … [Read more...]