LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY

On May 3, 2018, Edward T. Mechmann, Esq., Director of Public Policy of the Archdiocese of New York, testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize assisted suicide. The following is a […]

On May 3, 2018, Lynda Holler, a patient advocate, testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. The following is a transcript of Ms. Holler’s testimony: Chairman Gottfried and Honorable […]

On May 3, 2018, Daniel P. Sulmasy, MD, PhD, MACP, offered the following testimony to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. The following is Dr. Sulmasy’s written testimony: My name […]

On May 2, 2018, Medical Director, Family Physician, Hospitalist, and recent accountable care organization medical director, Paul A. Carpentier, MD, West Islip, NY 11795, submitted the following testimony to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed […]

On April 23, 2018, Thomas J. Madejski, MD, President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. The following […]

On April 23, 2018, Kathryn Carroll, Esq., Policy Analyst at the Center for Disability Rights, Inc., testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize assisted suicide. The following is a transcript of […]

On April 23, 2018, Dr. Sally White testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Health on proposed legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. The following is a transcript of Dr. White’s testimony: Chairman Gottfried and Honorable Members of […]