Choice

Apr 13

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

By Leonard Bernstein | Choice, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, Religion, The Right to Die | 2 Comments

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 …”

Apr 06

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

By Leonard Bernstein | Choice, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, Religion, The Right to Die | 6 Comments

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 …”

Mar 23

1

There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network

By Patrick Hoctel | Choice, Communication, Completed Life, Death Wellness, Death With Dignity, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Gratitude, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Representatives, Hemlock Society of San Diego, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Pain management, Palliative Care, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die, VSED | 2 Comments

“There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years” shares powerful testimonies from individuals connected to Final Exit Network (FEN), showcasing the organization’s dedication to supporting mentally competent adults suffering from terminal conditions in their right to choose death.

Feb 02

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Why FEN?

By Janis Landis | Advance Directives, Choice, Death literacy, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives | 2 Comments

Final Exit Network, a nonprofit, offers end-of-life resources including articles on Exit Guide Services, Advance Directives, personal stories, and Healthcare Representatives, emphasizing the significance of choosing a suitable healthcare representative aligned with one’s wishes for medical decision-making. Membership offers access to forums and events.

Dec 29

2

End of life care for people with developmental disabilities: why talking about this taboo subject with your loved one early on is important

By Beth Baker | Advance Directives, Caregiving, Choice, Communication, Disability, Disability Rights, Discrimination, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Palliative Care | No Comments

“Even a person who is very, very ill or who has a psychiatric illness or Down syndrome can say ‘Don’t do this to me.'”

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

Dec 08

4

Giving Up, and Dying vs. Dying Well

By Monisha Pujari, MD | Caregiving, Choice, Chronic pain, End-of-life care, Palliative Care, Suffering and Death | 5 Comments

“While I want to give my all to my patients, I know that I must meet them where they are.”

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.

Jul 14

2

Debunking falsehoods about Death with Dignity

By Death With Dignity | Assisted Suicide, Choice, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, Disability, Disability Rights, Discrimination, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, Mental health, Mental Illness, Oregon Death with Dignity Act, PAD, Q & A, Rational Death, Rational Suicide, Right-to-Die Laws, Suicide, The Right to Die | 2 Comments

“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.”