Writing & Editing
Walking a Kilometre in Wooden Shoes
Understanding Euthanasia Policies in Cultural Context
In 2002, the Dutch parliament legislated a permissive regime of euthanasia for capable Dutch residents. This report examines aspects of Dutch culture relevant to end-of-life decision-making in the Netherlands and considers whether Dutch end-of-life practice can be exported outside of its cultural context.
Substitute Decisions
It has long been possible to appoint an attorney to make financial and property decisions on behalf of an individual while the individual is alive and retains mental capacity. But our population is aging, people are living longer but sometimes compromised lives, and decision-making has become more complex with greater options to choose from. This document is an excerpt from a chapter in a legal textbook, explaining both the legal and healthcare implications of substitute decision-making.
Saving the Mind's Grace
Use of Memory Triggers in Dementia
At this point in time, there is little that can be done to stop a decline in mental faculties caused by dementia; however, there are interventions that can provide comfort and perhaps slow memory loss. This paper looks at memory books—a collection of photographs, clippings, histories, and more—and considers how they may be an aid in coping with dementia.
Tuts+
A series of 41 articles dealing with the aesthetics and techniques of photography, digital asset management, and storytelling.
Visual Storytelling
We’re a storytelling species. Whether it’s cave art, cuneiform tablets, scrolls, pamphlets, books, glossy magazines, newspapers, or broadcasts, we cluster our information for sharing as stories. This series explores how we use long-form visual narratives to connect with others, influence change, and educate. See also Pics or It Didn't Happen! Making Memory and Meaning in the Age of Overload.
Digital Asset Management for Everyone
The great thing about digital photography is you can take lots of photographs without worrying about costs. The challenging thing about digital photography is you can take lots of photographs. Organization and sanity are possible. This series guides you in building and using a powerful system to manage your digital chaos.
Awards
Nominated to the international case writing competition organized by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) (2018) for D. Oosterhoff and G. Seijts, The Mayor of New Orleans: Using Communication to Lead Change in Racial Conflict (London, ON: Ivey Publishing, 2018).
Awarded first prize, National Association of Women and the Law Writing Award (1996) for D. Oosterhoff, “Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater: The Criminalization of Surrogacy” (1995).
Granted the JSD Tory Writing Award, University of Western Ontario (1996) for D. Oosterhoff, “‘Behold the Man!’: The Guilt of Jesus and the Innocence of Christ” (1996).