A family practice physician explains why she changed her mind about Medical Aid in Dying.
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“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.”
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“Proponents of this approach emphasize that it’s not about circumventing the grieving process but rather providing a complementary avenue for healing. Grief doesn’t adhere to a linear timeline, and there’s no universally ‘right’ way to grieve.”
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