Expanding Access to Medical Aid in Dying
What if the laws intended to give people more control over dying actually fail many of those who need them most? (Continue reading ...)
‘Peaceful Pill’ in Media
Hollywood’s “peaceful pill” is pure fiction — a myth that misleads vulnerable people seeking real end‑of‑life options. Accurate information, not fantasy, is what they deserve. (Continue reading ...)
The Soul of the Exit Guide Program
"At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, and feeling helpless, this kind of outreach felt – ironically – like a lifeline." -- Beverly Thorn (Continue reading ...)
The Philosophical, Legal, and Ethical Basis for Aid in Dying
A society's evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process. (Continue reading ...)
Eight Lessons on Aging and Death from the Doctor Who Explained ‘How We Die’
Here's a list of eight ways you can increase your chances of dying with dignity. (Continue reading ...)
An Ethical Take on Physician-Assisted Death: A Physician’s Morality
"If medicine can justify one method for the humane ending of life, then all methods should be justified, inclusive of PAD, for it is as dignifying and compassionate as withdrawing a treatment from a patient who no longer wants to prolong their suffering." -- Jenna Khoja (Continue reading ...)
My First Inner-Circle MAiD Experience: A Canadian Story
A funeral director shares their perspective on end-of-life choices and finding peace. (Continue reading ...)
Terminally ill Florida woman dies on her own terms. These bills could let others do the same.
“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” -- Tony Ray (Continue reading ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)