Monthly Archives: September 2012

Fleming v. Ireland: Assisted Suicide Challenge in Ireland

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Farewell Foundation

A constitutional challenge against Ireland’s prohibition on assisted suicide is being launched by Marie Fleming and her husband Tom Curran.  Marie suffers from multiple sclerosis and is cared for full time by Tom.  They are arguing that Ireland’s 1993 law … Continue reading →

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CBC’s Report on Death of Nagui Morcos

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Farewell Foundation

CBC Radio’s “White Coat, Black Art” broadcast about Nagui Morcos’s last day is available at this podcast link http://www.cbc.ca/whitecoat/popupaudio.html?clipIds=2279230574 The interview includes personal interviews with Nagui, his wife Jan, and Meg Westley of DWD.  It discusses the moments leading to … Continue reading →

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Dying with Dignity Cleared in Self-Chosen Death of Nagui Morcos

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Farewell Foundation

Note: When Nagui Morcos died in April 2012, Dying with Dignity reported on it in their Spring newsletter.  DWD_newsletter_june2012_colour_  The Toronto Star story below offers additional personal information and details about the police investigation. Toronto man ends his life to avert horrors of Huntington’s … Continue reading →

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MAX DOG BEER TANK ACCUSED OF BEING SUICIDE TOOL

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Farewell Foundation

AHPRA Investigating Dr. Nitschke After Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Vice-Chair Complains About Nitrogen System Paul Russell, the Executive Director of the anti-euthanasia group HOPE, and also vice-chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition International, has filed a formal complaint to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation … Continue reading →

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