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Daughter Criticizes Hospital's End-of-Life Care
Following the death of her father, Phil Coogan, at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital in May, Joanne Coogan criticized the hospital's end-of-life care, citing inadequate hygiene, poor communication, and a doctor's inappropriate laughter after her father's passing.
Daughter Criticizes Hospital's End-of-Life Care
Following the death of her father, Phil Coogan, at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital in May, Joanne Coogan criticized the hospital's end-of-life care, citing inadequate hygiene, poor communication, and a doctor's inappropriate laughter after her father's passing.
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16% Bias Score
Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia
Uruguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a euthanasia law, granting adults with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering the right to choose assisted death; Beatriz Gelós, an ALS patient, celebrates this as a personal victory after a long advocacy.
Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia
Uruguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a euthanasia law, granting adults with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering the right to choose assisted death; Beatriz Gelós, an ALS patient, celebrates this as a personal victory after a long advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Becoming First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia became the first Eastern European nation to legalize assisted suicide in July 2024, despite facing fierce opposition and a potential referendum to overturn the law, after 55% of voters supported it in a referendum last year; the procedure requires multiple requests and psychiatric evaluatio...
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Becoming First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia became the first Eastern European nation to legalize assisted suicide in July 2024, despite facing fierce opposition and a potential referendum to overturn the law, after 55% of voters supported it in a referendum last year; the procedure requires multiple requests and psychiatric evaluatio...
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16% Bias Score
German Doctor Acquitted in Patient Death Case
A German doctor accused of murdering a 79-year-old patient in a Kelheim hospital with a morphine overdose in July 2022 was acquitted by a Regensburg court due to insufficient evidence linking the prescribed dosage to the death and unclear communication with relatives regarding the change to palliati...
German Doctor Acquitted in Patient Death Case
A German doctor accused of murdering a 79-year-old patient in a Kelheim hospital with a morphine overdose in July 2022 was acquitted by a Regensburg court due to insufficient evidence linking the prescribed dosage to the death and unclear communication with relatives regarding the change to palliati...
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36% Bias Score
Slovenia Legalizes Medically-Assisted Suicide
Slovenia legalized medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults on Friday, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so; the 50-34-3 parliamentary vote followed a referendum where 55% supported end-of-life autonomy, although implementation is delayed pending procedural and oversight ...
Slovenia Legalizes Medically-Assisted Suicide
Slovenia legalized medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults on Friday, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so; the 50-34-3 parliamentary vote followed a referendum where 55% supported end-of-life autonomy, although implementation is delayed pending procedural and oversight ...
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36% Bias Score
England and Wales Legalize Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament passed a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals in England and Wales, with a 314 to 291 vote, after a contentious debate raising concerns about coercion and palliative care; implementation is expected within four years.
England and Wales Legalize Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament passed a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals in England and Wales, with a 314 to 291 vote, after a contentious debate raising concerns about coercion and palliative care; implementation is expected within four years.
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48% Bias Score
UK House of Lords Debates Assisted Dying Bill
The UK House of Lords began debating a bill legalizing assisted dying, with passionate arguments from supporters and opponents highlighting concerns about patient vulnerability and the need for improved palliative care.
UK House of Lords Debates Assisted Dying Bill
The UK House of Lords began debating a bill legalizing assisted dying, with passionate arguments from supporters and opponents highlighting concerns about patient vulnerability and the need for improved palliative care.
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40% Bias Score
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Dying, First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia legalized physician-assisted suicide in July 2024, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so after a 2023 referendum where 55% of voters approved; however, a potential repeal referendum is underway.
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Dying, First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia legalized physician-assisted suicide in July 2024, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so after a 2023 referendum where 55% of voters approved; however, a potential repeal referendum is underway.
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24% Bias Score
German Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Assisting Parents' Suicide
A German court sentenced a 60-year-old man to 18 months probation for assisting his parents' suicide in January 2024 by providing helium and equipment; the court acknowledged evolving societal views on end-of-life choices but upheld the illegality of assisted suicide.
German Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Assisting Parents' Suicide
A German court sentenced a 60-year-old man to 18 months probation for assisting his parents' suicide in January 2024 by providing helium and equipment; the court acknowledged evolving societal views on end-of-life choices but upheld the illegality of assisted suicide.
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36% Bias Score
Suicide Note Highlights Need for Assisted Suicide Reform
A woman suffering from a prolonged and painful illness committed assisted suicide, leaving a detailed note describing her suffering and advocating for improved legislation on end-of-life choices.
Suicide Note Highlights Need for Assisted Suicide Reform
A woman suffering from a prolonged and painful illness committed assisted suicide, leaving a detailed note describing her suffering and advocating for improved legislation on end-of-life choices.
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40% Bias Score
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament approved a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales by a 23-vote majority, despite concerns from medical professionals and a four-year delay before implementation.
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament approved a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales by a 23-vote majority, despite concerns from medical professionals and a four-year delay before implementation.
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16% Bias Score
Hospices Face Uncertainty Amid Assisted Dying Bill Debate
The Assisted Dying bill in England and Wales is creating uncertainty among hospices, who are concerned about funding and the potential impact on patient care, as a key Commons vote is expected this Friday; hospices provide palliative care to thousands of patients and rely heavily on charitable donat...
Hospices Face Uncertainty Amid Assisted Dying Bill Debate
The Assisted Dying bill in England and Wales is creating uncertainty among hospices, who are concerned about funding and the potential impact on patient care, as a key Commons vote is expected this Friday; hospices provide palliative care to thousands of patients and rely heavily on charitable donat...
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44% Bias Score
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