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03.09.10

Doctor’s role with terminal patients argued in court

New Haven Register
By Ed Stannard, Register Metro Editor
March 9, 2010

HARTFORD — The question of whether a doctor can be charged with manslaughter for helping a patient end his life came before a Superior Court judge Monday.

The state, represented by Associate Attorney General Perry Zinn-Rowthorn, sought to persuade Judge Julia Aurigemma that a suit by a right-to-life group should be dismissed.

On the other side, Daniel...

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03.02.10

Rep. Blumenauer to Keith Olbermann: I should have called them life panels.

02.25.10

An American Cry For Help

02.24.10

Compassion & Choices praises intent of Massachusetts Death with Dignity Bill

Compassion Blog

Physician Aid in Dying One Year Later

Washington Death with Dignity Report for 2009 Shows Death with Dignity is working as expected.

Compassion & Choices of Washington (C&C), a nonprofit organization advocating for better end-of-life care, patient-centered care, and end-of-life choice, today reported on its 2009 experience with the Washington Death With Dignity Act (DWDA).

Listen to the press conference....

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