Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police in Germany confirmed something happened at the twins' home on Monday. ...
The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, were more than just famous dancers and singers. They were a team, a duo that lit up stages worldwide. Born in Germany, they started dancing young and joined the Leipzig Opera's children's ballet. Life took a turn when they were 16, fleeing to West Germany. Their big break came in Paris at the Lido cabaret theater, launching their i...
More places are allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide. This means doctors and nurses can refuse to help, which is called conscientious objection. Some people think this is okay. They say it protects the rights of medical workers. Others disagree. They argue it stops patients from getting the care they want. This review looks at what conscientious objection means....
Have you ever wondered why some countries let elderly people with conditions like dementia or multiple geriatric syndromes end their lives with a doctor's help? It’s a complex issue, and it's important to explore both sides. Let’s start with the reasons some places allow euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide (EUT/PAS) for these folks. One big factor is compassion...
Assisted suicide has become legal in several places around the world. In the United States, eight states and Washington, DC, allow this practice for their residents. Oregon was the first state to legalize it back in 1997. Since then, about 8, 700 Americans have chosen to end their lives with medical assistance. Some people worry about this trend. When governments pa...