Read more. When debating the legalization of euthanasia or assisted suicide, the specific language of the legislation is often overlooked while people debate the concept assisted death. The language in the 122 page Tasmania End of Life Choices bill which is expected to have its second reading in the Upper House on September 15, allows for a…
Read more. The number of babies born with Down syndrome in Denmark continues to drop, with the lowest number recorded since the country began a Down syndrome registry in 1970. The Copenhagen Post noted that only 18 babies with Down syndrome were born in the year 2019, according to the Danish Central Cytogenetics Register. The decline in…
Read more. The plight of the Uighur women warrants attention not only as a woman’s issue, but also as a human-rights issue. And, once heard, it’s impossible to ignore. On August 25, headlines revealed that the U.S.A. administration is considering accusing China of genocide due to the country’s treatment of Uighur Muslims. The U.S. government and human-rights groups have already charged China with detaining one…
Read more. Nursing homes in the UK were asked by government health managers and family doctors to place blanket “Do not resuscitate” (DNR) orders on all residents at the height of the coronavirus pandemic to keep hospital beds free, a report has alleged. The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) surveyed 128 nurses and care home managers about their…