S2: Ep. 4: “Doctor Death” Jack Kevorkian - Part 2

Update: 2023-09-18

Description

Today, in part 2 of our series on Dr. Jack Kevorkian Ashley and Sara will discuss Kevorkian’s early career as a self-proclaimed obitiatrist, or practitioner of physician-assisted death. We will also be discussing Kevorkian’s early legal troubles and his path to becoming one of the most controversial individuals in medical history.

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Articles:

CNN- Physician-Assisted Suicide Fast Facts, by CNN Editorial Research Staff

Death With Dignity - Medical Aid in Dying As And End-Of-Life Option Offers Death With Dignity, by Chris Haring

TMZ- Zac Bagans: I Bought Dr. Kevorkian’s DEATH MOBILE

The New York Times - Dr. Jack Kevorkian Dies at 83; A Doctor Who Helped End Lives, by Keith Schneider

The New York Times - Doctor Tells of First Death Using Suicide Machine, by Lisa Belkin

Books:

Brovins, Joan M., and Thomas H. Oehmke (1993). Dr. Death: Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s Rx: Death. Lifetime Books.

Podcasts:

Court TV Podcast - Judgement of Dr. Jack Kevorkian

Other:

Picture of the Thanatron/Mercitron

1992 Michigan Law that banned assisting suicide

Resources:

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Find out more information here.