VSHL assisted in bringing together a team of state-wide advocates for the disabled, the community and medical staff to set out terms for the application of treatment. VSHL coordinated on conference calls to draw on these experts help. The final product is a guideline that can be used now or in the future as this sort of circumstance may come again. This document will be used as needed if and or ...
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VSHL is aware that many news stories are circulating online that suggest plans are being made by leaders and hospital administrators to ration life saving treatment to some of the most vulnerable patients. One such story is here. VSHL will oppose any such proposal if made in Virginia. The right to life does not end when one is elderly, disabled or suffering form chronic illness. Deciding that vulnerable patients should not ...
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While we all attempt to adapt to new rules to keep our loved ones safe from Coronavirus, COVID-19, Virginia’s Governor still thinks it makes sense to allow abortion facilities in the Commonwealth to continue to kill babies! On Wednesday, March 25th, the Governor issued another Public Health Emergency Order which directs “all hospitals to stop performing elective surgeries or procedures,” but the press release clarifies that the Order does not apply to “the ...
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