Euthanasia: Real Choice or Illusion of Choice?

Real choice or illusion of choice? The End of Life Choice Bill, which has yet to be drawn from the parliamentary ballot, seeks to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in New Zealand. Will this bring choice to New Zealanders or will it in fact lead to less choice for individuals who will be vulnerable to subtle or even overt pressures to accept ‘voluntary’ euthanasia? That is the topic for discussion in a LIVE online conference today, Wednesday July 24th.

Three experts in the field have been invited to address the topic and a time for questions will available at the end. Questions can be emailed to admin@euthanasiadebate.org.nz.

The conference will feature: Dr David Richmond – emeritus professor of geriatric medicine, Dr John Kleinsman – bioethicist, and Dr Don Mathieson – QC and previously professor of law at VUW.

The conference will be screening live from 7pm. To watch please visit the following link and refresh the page from 6.55 pm onwards to tune in: http://euthanasiadebate.org.nz/euthanasia/video1/

This conference is hosted by Euthanasia Debate NZ. Euthanasia Debate NZ is a network of like-minded people whose purpose is to educate New Zealanders about issues around euthanasia, assisted suicide and palliative care. This includes drawing attention to the dangers of legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide. For more information visit: www.euthanasiadebate.org.nz

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