Euthanasia

English Articles

 

 

TERRI CASE FLORIDA

 

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Drs. Bert P. Dorenbos, President, Schreeuw om Leven (Cry for Life)

The Dutch Euthanasia Law (October 2003)

It is very important not to focus on the emotional side of the discussion when we talk about the Dutch euthanasia law, but to look very careful how the law is functioning within the framework of the Foundational law of Holland and the other laws of the free world countries around the world.

 

 

RECENT AND SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT EUTHANASIA IN THE NETHERLANDS

 

 

 

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Matthijs de Blois (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) DEATH BEHIND THE DYKES The Dutch law on euthanasia and physician assisted suicide

K.F. Gunning, M.D. (The Netherlands) & Dr. Ph.Y.M.J.H. Schepens (Belgium)

To the members of European Parliament

(February 2001)

Letter of Concern by the World Federation of Doctors Who Respect Human Life. The Law is incompatible with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamantal Freedoms

Jonathan Imbody

This is a Very Dark Week in Our History

(November 2000)

Comment of Christian Medical & Dental Associations, USA on Euthanasia Law

Christian Medical & Dental Association

California Pro-Life Council

Thoughtprovoking Video’s

Video’s about Euthanasia with links to producing organisations

Jonathan Imbody

Deadly Diagnosis in the Netherlands

(January 2001)

An example of Unwanted Euthanasia and systematic “Bed-Clearing”

Prof.dr. Thomas Schirrmacher

Euthanasia – Homocide on Demand or at the Doctor’s Discretion

(The Abolition of Abortion, 2000)

Analysis shows how Hitler would have it so much easier in the Netherlands now than in World War II

 

 

 

Dutch Government

Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide (Review Procedures) Act, 1998

(Official English translation, February 2001)

Amended legislative proposal (by Lower House, November 2000) of “Euthanasia Law” to the Upper House of the States General.

Also links to information from the Dutch Government about the “Euthanasia Bill” in other languages

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ARTICLES ABOUT EUTHANASIA IN THE NETHERLANDS

 

 

 

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Karel F. Gunning, M.D.

Practice of Euthanasia in The Netherlands

(Dutch Euthanasia – Worldwide Threat, 1995)

Discussion of Remmelink Report with Dutch Euthanasia figures of 1990

Herman van der Kolk, Esq.

Euthanasia from a Dutch Legal Perspective

(Dutch Euthanasia – Worldwide Threat, 1995)

Legal aspects of Dutch Euthanasia till 1995

Gijs van Brenk

Palliative Care in the Terminal Phase of Life

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Hospices

Prof.dr. W.J. Eijk

The Ethical Approach of Life in a Culture of Death and What Lies Ahead?

(The Treath of Euthanasia, 1996)

Ethical and religious arguments against Euthanasia

Karel F. Gunning, M.D.

An Answer to Pain and Suffering

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Pain treatment in the Netherlands is not optimal and there are few hospices

Herman van der Kolk, Esq.

The Doctor and the Intentional Termination of Human Life

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Discussion of the legal aspects in the pamphlet of the Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG) about Euthansia

Karel F. Gunning, M.D.

Why Not Euthanasia

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

Comparison of Dutch Euthanasia figures of 1990 and 1995

Piet Huurman

Euthanasia in the Netherlands – Cases and Trends

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

Some comments in the press discussed

Herman van der Kolk, Esq.

Euthanasia – the Progressive Undermining of Legal Protection for Human Life

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

Analysis of legal aspects of Euthanasia

Herman van der Kolk, Esq.

Man Created in God’s Image

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

Personal experiences

Matthijs de Blois, Esq.

Euthanasia and the Right to Life

(Human Rights and Abortion and Euthanasia, 1998)

Dutch Euthanasia and International Law

Karel F. Gunning, M.D.

Human Rights and Euthanasia in the Netherlands

(Human Rights and Abortion and Euthanasia, 1998)

Summary of Euthanasia developments in the Netherlands

Herman van der Kolk, Esq.

Update on the Slippery Slope on Euthanasia since 1997

(Human Rights and Abortion and Euthanasia, 1998)

Comments to Draft Law Euthanasia 1998

Nieuwe Revu

The Shocking Practice of Euthanasia in Holland

(Human Rights and Abortion and Euthanasia, 1998)

Report on Euthanasia in the Netherlands in a general weekly magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUTHANASIA AND GERMAN HISTORY

 

 

 

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Marian H.N. Driesse, Esq., H. van der Kolk, Esq., W.A. van Nunen-Forger, Esq. & Jkvr.dr. E. de Marees van Swinderen

Chronological Survey of Euthanasia Thinking and Practice in Germany from 1920 until 1945

(Translation of Chapter 4 of Op Leven en Dood, 1986)

History showes the example of the slippery slope in Euthanasia thinking and practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUTHANASIA AROUND THE GLOBE

 

 

 

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James Bopp, Jr, J.D. & Richard E. Coleson, J.D.

The Case Against Permitting Physician-Assisted Suicide for ‘Competent’ Adults with ‘Terminal Conditions’

(Dutch Euthanasia – Worldwide Threat, 1995)

Special Report: Arguments in succesfull lawsuit in U.S. Supreme Court

Richard M. Doerflinger

Euthanasia – Presenting the Christian Message to a Secular World

(Dutch Euthanasia – Worldwide Threat, 1995)

Non-religious arguments against Euthanasia

Dr.ir. Henk Jochemsen

Euthanasia – Some Medical-Ethical Considerations

(Dutch Euthanasia – Worldwide Threat, 1995)

Medical-Ethical aspects

Richard M. Doerflinger

The Euthanasia Debate Today

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Discussion of some Court Rulings in the USA

Dr. Anneliese Funneman

Germany and Euthansia

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Again Euthanasia in Germany?

Bradley Mattes

Anti-Euthanasia Efforts in America

(The Threat of Euthanasia, 1996)

Summary of some Anti-Euthanasia Efforts

Dr. Brian J. Pollard

Medico-legal difficulties in Legalizing Euthanasia

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

Objections against proposed Euthanasia Law in Australia

John C. Willke, M.D.

The Answer: Compassionate Care

(The Continuing Threat of Euthanasia, 1997)

To make the days before dying to a very special time

Brian P. Johnston

Combatting Euthanasia’s Thin Edge – Assisted Suicide

(Human Rights and Abortion and Euthanasia, 1998)

Warning for manipulation, “Infectious Suicide” and “Spiritualized Suicide” in Euthanasia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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