The goal of the International Task Force is to make certain that a patient's right to receive care and compassion is not replaced by a doctor's right to prescribe poison or administer a lethal injection.

To achieve this goal, the International Task Force concentrates on the following areas:

Networking
The International Task Force builds and maintains strong networks with individuals and groups to influence policy and news coverage.

As part of this networking, the International Task Force provides assistance and training in the most effective ways to address particular audiences regarding assisted suicide, euthanasia, and end-of-life issues.

Individuals and organizations that network with the International Task Force share a common concern about the dangers of assisted suicide and euthanasia, but often hold widely differing views on other public policy issues.

Educational Research & Materials Production
International Task Force information is accurate and well documented.  It is presented in clear, concise terms.

Current materials include:

• Assisted Suicide: The Continuing Debate
• Questions and Answers about "Artificial Feeding"
• Frequently Asked Questions about Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide
• Euthanasia: False Light (video)
• Protective Medical Decisions Document (power of attorney for health care)
• Update (International Task Force newsletter)

Books currently available include:

• Power over Pain: How to Get the Pain Control You Need
• Culture of Death: The Assault on Medical Ethics in America
• Deadly Compassion: The Death of Ann Humphrey & the Truth about Euthanasia
• Forced Exit: The Slippery Slope from Assisted Suicide to Legalized Murder

Library
The International Task Force's Frank Reed Memorial Library maintains the most extensive and up-to-date collection in the world of books as well as periodical, newspaper and professional journal articles devoted to euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life issues.

Media Relations
International Task Force spokespersons are often seen on conference rosters and news programs, but the International Task Force primarily works behind the scenes with policy makers and journalists around the world to influence the court of law and the court of public opinion.

The International Task Force maintains an excellent relationship with media professionals, often providing information and initial leads for feature stories and investigative reports.

Center for Law and Bioethics
The International Task Force analyzes the legal and bioethical implications of policies and laws. It frequently provides assistance to attorneys and those involved in the field of bioethics.  The International Task Force is developing a network of attorneys willing to devote time to protecting the rights of vulnerable people and their families.

Web Site
Through its constantly updated web site, the International Task Force provides accurate, credible and compelling information to people around the world. The site is used by journalists, policy makers, students, and the general public as well as by medical and legal professionals.

On-line newspapers, magazines, universities and other organizations throughout the world link to the International Task Force web site.

The International Task Force's Internet presence provides those in need of information with immediate worldwide access to accurate, documented material, without the delays and expense that previously had been associated with mailing or faxing information.

The International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) educational and research organization

It addresses euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life issues from a public policy perspective.

It is funded by private donations, grants and the sale of books and materials.

Donations to the International Task Force are tax-deductible.