Voluntary Assisted Dying is NOT Suicide
Opponents of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), Assisted Dying (AD) or Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) often use the term ‘assisted suicide’ as […]
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World Right to Die Day, Dublin 2023
World Right to Die Day is celebrated on 2nd November in countries across the world. Originally founded in France in 2008 at the […]
(14/14) A Personal Statement
In this final article of the series I want to say why I am committed to campaigning for the introduction of Voluntary […]
(13/14) Religion
Religion Warning: This article refers to distressing situations at the end of life which may be very painful for readers who have […]
(12/14) What is Autonomy?
Autonomy is the term used for an individual’s control over their own life. In modern ‘Western’ societies, individuals expect to have a […]
(11/14) ‘The Doctor-Patient Relationship’
A concern about the introduction of ‘assisted dying’ is the possible damage it might do to the doctor-patient relationship. I am not […]
(10/14) ‘Vulnerable Groups’
Over the next few articles in this series I am going to consider some of the arguments against Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). […]
(9/14) Do We Need VAD When We Have Palliative Care?
Over the next few articles in this series I am going to consider some of the arguments against Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). […]
(8/14) ‘Possible Unintended Consequences’
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Assisted Dying has been asked to examine the ‘possible unintended consequences’ of a law on ‘assisted dying’. […]
(7/14) What Are the Legal and Ethical Issues?
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Assisted Dying has been asked to examine the ‘legal and ethical issues’ around ‘assisted dying’. Here are […]