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Dying Man Saved from Suicide
by Miles Gloetzner — Note: Identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved and maintain confidentiality. —————— The family members stepped out of the room and paused by the door. Before they left, they told me they had spoken with Arthur about an "end-of-life option," and that he wanted to talk with me privately about his decision. I knew exactly what that meant, and a wave of mixed emotions hit me. My first thought was a pang of self-doubt: Had
Jun 83 min read


Infant Euthanasia is an Unacceptable Practice
by Nora Stewart Wylie — In 2005, the Netherlands made the historic decision to legalize assisted death for terminally ill infants under the age of one. Dutch law specifies that, should a baby be born with a severe medical condition that is irremediable and causes “unbearable” suffering, parents may have the right to terminate their child’s life . While many other countries in the world have legalized assisted dying for adults, the Netherlands was the first to legalize it fo
Dec 15, 20255 min read


We Have Forgotten Our Children
by Ryan B. Anderson — In the early mornings here in the meadow, the grass glitters with dew, heavy, bowed. Beyond the path leading to the...
May 21, 20256 min read


Review of In Hospital Environments: Essays on Illness and Philosophy
by Alexander Pyles — Lots of ink has been spilled about persons with disabilities and the harms of ableism, but perhaps not enough has...
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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