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The International Task Force on
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide is an international
leader in the ever-increasing debate over assisted
suicide and euthanasia.
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:
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Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide &
Health Care Decisions: Protecting Yourself & Your
Family
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Health Care Advance Directives:
What? When? How? Why?
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Protective Medical Decisions
Document (Durable Power of Attorney for Health
Care available in multi-state and state specific
versions)
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Oregon plus One (CD)
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Beyond the Headlines (CD)
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Assisted Suicide & Death with
Dignity: Past, Present & Future
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Assisted Suicide: The Continuing
Debate
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The Food & Fluids Debate
(Questions and Answers about "Artificial Feeding")
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Frequently Asked Questions about
Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide
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Euthanasia: False Light (video)
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Update (International Task
Force newsletter)
Books currently available include:
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Power over Pain: How to Get the
Pain Control You Need
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Culture of Death: The Assault on
Medical Ethics in America
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Deadly Compassion: The Death of
Ann Humphrey & the Truth about Euthanasia
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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.
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. |
