by Texas Right to Life | May 8, 2013 | Bioethics, News
If you or a family member became ill or fell unconscious and needed medical care, who should decide whether and what type of treatment you receive? A. The patient, including his wishes expressed through a medical directive. B. The family of the patient,...
by Texas Right to Life | May 6, 2013 | News
Attorney General Greg Abbott accepts the 2013 “Defender of Life Award” bestowed by Dr. Joe Morrison at Montgomery County Right to Life's annual Dinner for Life. As an ardent defender of Pro-Life laws in Texas, General Abbott has played a...
by Texas Right to Life | May 2, 2013 | Bioethics, News
There is a bill (SB 303) winding its way through the Texas legislature that upends the traditionally understood role of advance directives and medical powers of attorney. Specifically, the bill allows doctors to issue do not resuscitate orders (DNRs) that are contrary...
by Texas Right to Life | Apr 30, 2013 | Abortion, Bioethics, News
It’s official. Having read President Obama’s comments to the Planned Parenthood gala, I now know Leon Kass’ “wisdom of repugnance.” If you missed it, the President gave a twelve minute speech at the abortion giant’s...
by Texas Right to Life | Apr 29, 2013 | News
A 51-year-old Texas man has been accused of allegedly impregnating a 14 year-old girl and then coercing her into taking abortion pills to terminate her baby. Under the Texas Prenatal Protection Act passed in 2003, inflicting bodily injury to a pregnant woman...
