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Intravenous cannula placed in the hand of an elderly patient for palliative care of a terminal patient.
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Wesley J. Smith
November 4, 1999
Human Exceptionalism

Don’t Kill the Pain Relief Bill

Wesley J. Smith
November 4, 1999
Human Exceptionalism

Last week, by a vote of 271-156, the House approved the Pain Relief Promotion Act, designed to promote effective medical treatment of pain while deterring the misuse of narcotics and other controlled substances for assisted suicide. The bill’s passage prompted an outpouring of hyperbole and misinformation from opponents. Here are the facts about the act: It would not outlaw assisted Read More ›