Dr Frank Brennan: Euthanasia - Moral Decay?

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Wow — what an intense, thoughtful session with Dr Frank Brennan on euthanasia and the state of our moral conversation. Dr Brennan draws on decades in palliative care, law and teaching to challenge easy answers and to centre the lived reality of people facing life‑ending illness. He opens with personal memories of his brother’s death, explains how palliative care supports patients from diagnosis through bereavement, and lays out a heartfelt clinical vignette — a 69‑year‑old with metastatic pancreatic cancer asking for the needle — to probe legal, ethical and compassionate responses. The talk navigates complex questions: when is assisted dying a humane option, what role should law play, and how do we prevent moral decay while respecting autonomy? I left feeling both unsettled and better informed — this is essential viewing if you care about healthcare, faith, law or how we die. Please watch, reflect, and join the conversation below.

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Trigger warning: this talk discusses end‑of‑life illness, death and assisted dying.

What a night — and what a speaker. Dr Frank Brennan brings his long experience in palliative care, law and teaching to a raw, humane conversation about euthanasia and what he calls the risk of moral decay if we lose sight of compassion. Drawing on decades of clinical work and a deeply personal memory of his brother's death, Dr Brennan explains how palliative care begins at diagnosis, continues through illness and bereavement, and seeks to give patients dignity and comfort. He frames the debate with a powerful bedside scenario: a 69‑year‑old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer says he has 'had enough' and asks for the needle. That simple, painful moment opens discussion on ethics, clinical practice and Australian law — and forces us to ask what dignity, mercy and justice should look like at the end of life.

This is not a theoretical lecture; it’s a practical, compassionate exploration that will challenge both those who support assisted dying and those who fear its consequences. If you’re interested in healthcare policy, medical ethics, faith perspectives or real stories from clinicians, this talk is for you. Please watch, share with friends and colleagues, and keep comments respectful — we welcome thoughtful debate. Subscribe for more talks like this and let us know your thoughts below.

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