Assisted Dying

Feb 09

6

The Letter

By Chris Haws | Anticipatory Grief, Assisted Dying, Death With Dignity, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Preparatory Grief | 5 Comments

“This is perfect.” — Laura

Dec 22

3

The case for assisted dying

By Anita Hannig | Assisted Dying, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, Medical Aid in Dying, Oregon Death with Dignity Act, The Right to Die | 3 Comments

“Knowing they had a backup if things took an unexpected turn offered these patients great relief. That didn’t mean they saw life as expendable.”

Dec 15

8

Why all the fuss?

By Jim Van Buskirk | Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide, Choice, Death With Dignity, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Sarco Capsule, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | 16 Comments

“If no one is encouraging those opposed to hastening their death, I don’t understand why there is so much antagonism from the medical, religious, and legal communities?” — Jim Van Buskirk

Nov 10

4

Rethinking dementia and the end of life

By Lewis Cohen | Assisted Dying, Completed Life, Death With Dignity Act, Dementia, Medical Aid in Dying, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws | 5 Comments

“I predict that as more people suffer from dementing illnesses, we will undoubtably cross a threshold and finally witness significant changes.” — Lewis Cohen, MD

Nov 03

2

How my position, as a physician, on medical aid in dying changed

By Shelly Berkowitz | Assisted Dying, Choice, Death With Dignity Act, End-of-Life Planning, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Oregon Death with Dignity Act, PAD, Palliative Care, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | 2 Comments

A family practice physician explains why she changed her mind about Medical Aid in Dying.

Sep 15

1

British end-of-life challenges and choices

By Mark Taylor | Assisted Dying, Choice, Completed Life, Death With Dignity, Medical Aid in Dying, Religion, The Right to Die | 5 Comments

The article discusses democratic discrepancies in the UK regarding Capital Punishment and Assisted Dying laws, highlighting shifts in public opinion and legal challenges faced by supporters of Assisted Dying.