“I predict that as more people suffer from dementing illnesses, we will undoubtably cross a threshold and finally witness significant changes.” — Lewis Cohen, MD
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A family practice physician explains why she changed her mind about Medical Aid in Dying.
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.
“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.”
“Does the contract allow you to have access to your own doctors? What is the facility’s position on VSED? If you enter hospice, will they commit to providing adequate pain relief? If you live in a state with MAiD, will the facility cooperate?”
“To be ‘death positive’ doesn’t mean that you are happy about dying.”
“The legal method I suggest most for a dignified and peaceful death is to stop all treatments, especially antibiotics.”
“New legislation and court judgments are further expanding access to MAID, some bringing new and different twists.”
“One facility used the term “provider-hastened death” and stated that it encompasses euthanasia.”
“Having a sense of the possibilities in advance is essential to minimize surprises, make specific requests for end-of-life symptom management, and decide the possible paths available to you.”
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