terminal illness

Vermont Poised to Allow Lethal Meds for Terminally Ill

Posted on 05/14/2013 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthBy Dave Gram of The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is poised to join three other states permitting doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to terminally ill patients after the state House approved a compromise bill similar to Oregon’s 1997 law. The bill, approved on Monday, now goes before Gov. Peter Shumlin, a strong supporter of the legislation. It marks the first time a state has granted legislative approval to such a measure. By a 75-65 roll …

Guitarist Wilko Johnson Rocks Until the End

Posted on 02/4/2013 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | EntertainmentBy Jill Lawless for The Associated Press WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, England (AP) — Living has been full of surprises for Wilko Johnson. So has dying. Four decades in the rock ‘n’ roll trenches have brought the British guitarist obscurity and fame, followed by turmoil, more obscurity and rediscovery. Now the greatest rock star you may not have heard of — songwriter for rabble-rousing 1970s band Dr. Feelgood — is embarking on a farewell tour. Unlike some musical goodbyes, this one is permanent. …

On Elizabeth Edwards and Terminal Illness

Posted on 12/9/2010 by | General News | Comments

RelationshipsAs most of us know by now, Elizabeth Edwards died on Tuesday from terminal cancer. While her loved ones and the country mourns this best-selling author and political figure, she set an example for all of us when facing the end of her life: In the end, Elizabeth Edwards chose to live her final days as she had most of her life – her way. (From The Magazine: Edwards in 2006.) She stopped cancer treatments, started saying goodbye to friends …