Tag Archives: Palliative Care
Carter Trial, Day 11, December 1, 2011
This Report covers the Carter Trial December 1, 2011 Day 11: Thursday, December 01, 2011 Counsel for the plaintiffs, Joe Arvay, began the first day of what will be several days of argument. He told the court that the case … Continue reading
Carter Trial: Day 9 – 10, November 24 -25, 2011
This Report covers the Carter Trial from November 24 – 25, 2011 Day 9: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Dr. Herbert Hendin (Expert for Canada) Thursday’s session opened at 06:30 a.m. for a video conference with Dr. Hendin, a witness from … Continue reading
Carter Trial: Day 6 – 8, November 21 – 23, 2011
This Report covers the Carter Trial from November 21 – 23, 2011 Day 6: Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 Prof John Keown (Expert for Canada) Professor John Keown is Rose Kennedy Chair of Christian Ethics, Georgetown University. Prof Keown’s law publications … Continue reading
Carter v. AG Canada and AG BC update: Day 1 and Day 2
The Carter trial is scheduled from November 14th to December 16, 2011. Day 1: Monday, November 14, 2011 The first day of the Carter trial began before a packed courtroom at 09:45, with the Sherriff holding about 10 people back … Continue reading
Palliative Care Is Not Harmed by Assisted Dying
It is often said that good palliative care takes away the need for assistance with self-chosen death. This is a key argument for the Canadian government in the upcoming constitutional case, Carter et al v. AG Canada and AG BC. A … Continue reading