In a disturbing development affecting our already under-resourced palliative care service, Health New Zealand is looking to sack the only two people focused on improving the already under-funded and under-supported palliative care system. And a new report warns that children are not receiving the palliative care they deserve. The post Funding For Euthanasia, But Not Palliative Care appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

The Post understands a Health New Zealand restructure proposal would disestablish the two national roles that look after the care of the dying – a palliative care system design manager and... The post Experts slam Health NZ restructure of palliative care oversight appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

New government data reveals that medically-assisted dying (MAID), also known as voluntary euthanasia, accounted for 4.7% of all deaths in Canada in 2023, marking a significant increase in the number... The post Assisted dying deaths now make up 1 in 20 Canadian deaths appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

A recommendation from the Ministry of Health’s latest review of the End of Life Choice Act is calling for the gag clause, i.e. the protective measure that restricts doctors from... The post Ministry of Health calls for changes on restrictions around doctors raising assisted dying with patients appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

New research highlights significant gaps in paediatric palliative care services in New Zealand, with children facing inequitable and inadequate support. Currently, Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland is the only provider... The post New Zealand research finds lack of nationwide paediatric palliative care services needs attention appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

In Canada, concerns are emerging about the potential abuse of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), particularly regarding coercion of vulnerable patients. Members of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA),... The post Growing concerns from Canadian pro-euthanasia group over MAID appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

Family First NZ is welcoming the Private Members Bill from NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich - ‘Improving Access to Palliative Care Bill’ – which seeks to guarantee that every New Zealander has the right to receive high-quality and compassionate palliative care whenever it is needed. The post MEDIA RELEASE: Bill Focusing On Palliative Care Welcomed appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

Authorities in northern Switzerland have detained several individuals and opened a criminal investigation following a suspected assisted suicide involving a controversial device known as the “Sarco” capsule. This 3D-printed capsule... The post Suicide capsule death of US woman launches criminal case in Switzerland appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

Here is our review and analysis of the End of Life Choice Act Survey The post A Review of the End of Life Choice Act survey appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more

The push is on to expand the euthanasia law. We knew it was coming. We knew it was coming when the law was first passed. The slippery slope. But we were told by politicians, the media and the supporters of euthanasia "oh don’t be silly, there’s no slippery slope." It’s taken them less than three years to prove us right. The post Euthanasia’s slippery-as slope appeared first on Reject Assisted Suicide NZ ..read more