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Actress and Activist Liz Carr Creates “Blistering” Documentary On Assisted Suicide
May 16, 2024 - 5:58 pm
Liz Carr’s newest groundbreaking documentary on assisted suicide is a in-depth exploration of the emotions and societal pressures that lie at the heart of disability opposition to a public policy that threatens ours lives. The Guardian called it “blistering.” Her gripping and … Continue reading Actress and Activist Liz Carr Creates “Blistering” Documentary On Assisted Suicide →
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Lisa Blumberg: Whether Suicide Can Be Rational Is the Wrong Question
May 14, 2024 - 11:48 am
In the article “Rational Suicide in Later Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature” in the National Library of Medicine, the authors reviewed 23 studies on “rational suicide” with the stated aim of better understanding the concept of rational suicide in older … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Whether Suicide Can Be Rational Is the Wrong Question →
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New 504 Rule Prohibits Discrimination in Suicide Prevention Services, Bars QALYs
May 3, 2024 - 12:27 pm
Last November, NDY filed a Public Comment on HHS/OCR Proposed Section 504 Healthcare Regulations. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the finalization of the new regulationprohibiting disability discrimination in healthcare under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. While … Continue reading New 504 Rule Prohibits Discrimination in Suicide Prevention Services, Bars QALYs →