This is edition 2024/150 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Alarm bells
Simon O'Connor
- 💔 Over 1,000 New Zealanders have chosen euthanasia since November 2021.
- 💬 Proponents initially predicted low numbers, but reality shows a significant increase.
- 🚪 Opening the door to euthanasia has led to expanding criteria and rising numbers.
- 🇨🇦 Examples from Canada highlight extreme cases of misuse and ethical concerns.
- ⚖️ Legal issues surround euthanasia, including state involvement in life-ending decisions.
- 📉 Concerns about accuracy and discrepancies in reporting by the Ministry of Health.
- 🧠 Only 1% of euthanasia cases receive psychological assessment, raising serious questions.
- 🏥 Issues with the End of Life Review Committee’s composition and effectiveness.
- 🌿 Lack of access to palliative care raises equity concerns and impacts end-of-life choices.
- 💰 Funding disparities between euthanasia and palliative care highlight policy priorities.
