Death With Dignity Act – The Good Death Society Blog

April 27, 2025April 28, 2025

Does palliative sedation ease suffering during end-of-life care?

What constitutes unbearable suffering, and at what point is palliative sedation appropriate? Is there a difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia? (Continue reading ...)

April 13, 2025April 11, 2025

End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part two)

Part Two -- While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)

April 6, 2025April 4, 2025

End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part one)

While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)

December 22, 2024December 20, 2024

The case for assisted dying

"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." (Continue reading ...)

November 10, 2024November 8, 2024

Rethinking dementia and the end of life

"I predict that as more people suffer from dementing illnesses, we will undoubtably cross a threshold and finally witness significant changes." -- Lewis Cohen, MD (Continue reading ...)

November 3, 2024November 1, 2024

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

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

July 14, 2024July 10, 2024

Debunking falsehoods about Death with Dignity

"Opponents of Death-with-Dignity (DWD) laws use several falsehoods in their attempts to prevent legislation from passing. We believe policy decisions affecting people with terminal illness should be made based on evidence and the actual content of the legislation." (Continue reading ...)

February 11, 2024February 9, 2024