Assisted suicide
UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalize assisted dying as public support for move rises
The government is neutral on the legislation, meaning politicians can vote according to their conscience rather than along party lines.
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
Living with cancer means asking: When do you stop the fight? - opinion
Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American Nobel Prize winner, died last year by assisted suicide
Parents be warned: ‘Blue Whale’ suicide game returns
A 35-year-old man has been murdered in relation to the game, and experts are warning that parents should keep an eye on their kids' online activities.
Did COVID-19 change the way doctors view end-of-life care? - study
The results of the study suggest that the pandemic has helped clinicians gain a greater understanding of the risks, burdens and limitations of intensive care.
First Colombian with non-terminal illness dies legally by euthanasia
Victor Escobar, diagnosed with end-stage COPD, had fought two years for his right to euthanasia in the face of opposition from doctors, clinics and courts
How many people committed suicide in Israel during corona?
Between March 2020 and February 2021, there was a decrease in monthly suicide attempts.
Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged
According to court documents filed, Geddert was charged with 20 counts of human trafficking, one count of first-degree sexual assault, one count of second-degree sexual assault, and more.
Orthodox Jewish doctor loses bid to challenge to NJ ‘assisted-suicide’ law
The law allows terminally ill patients who are deemed by a doctor to have less than six months to live to obtain life-ending drugs. The patient must administer the medication himself.
How a religious farmer became a promoter of assisted suicide in Israel
Hundreds of people make use of the services of assisted suicide agencies like Dignitas and Exit each year in Switzerland. But the decision can be particularly difficult for Jews.
