by Texas Right to Life | Nov 2, 2022 | Assistance, Denial of Treatment
Why do I need a Medical Power of Attorney? Imagine you are rushed to the hospital and rendered unconscious, unable to speak for yourself. In these tragic cases, Texas law automatically assigns a surrogate decision-maker for you in the following order: spouse,...
by Miranda Willborg | Oct 7, 2022 | Active State Laws, Denial of Treatment, Issues, News
Many families whose loved one experienced a severe brain injury can tell you of the frightening, life-shattering, and all-too-often quick pronouncement of brain death. Yet, often patients not only survive severe brain injuries, but reach significant milestones on...
by Texas Right to Life | Aug 24, 2022 | Bioethics, Denial of Treatment, Euthanasia, Healthcare, Issues, News
Jonathan M. lived a normal life, but a sudden traumatic brain injury changed his life forever. In 2018, the 39-year-old was found unresponsive in his East Texas home and rushed to the hospital. He had extensive damage to the left side of his brain and was almost...
by Miranda Willborg | Jul 25, 2022 | Assistance, Denial of Treatment
While hospice providers across the U.S. push the anti-Life agenda of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, a nonprofit in Canada is trailblazing a more life-affirming alternative. Hospice is designed to help alleviate the pain and symptoms of a patient nearing...
by Miranda Willborg | Jan 11, 2022 | Denial of Treatment, Euthanasia, Futile Care, Healthcare, Issues, News
“Your mother’s tests show no brain function, which is a clear indication of brain death.” In 2016 alone,15,405 families heard a similar report from a physician, facing the shattering loss of a loved one declared and diagnosed with brain death. The already devastating...
by Texas Right to Life | Dec 30, 2021 | Active State Laws, Bioethics, Denial of Treatment, Issues, News
Originally published January 15, 2021 Lisa Martin is considered a miracle patient. The Georgia mother-of-four was admitted to the hospital in September with COVID-related complications. Her condition deteriorated and the hospital told her family to say goodbye....
