VSED

Jul 17

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On Their Own Terms

By Laurie Loisel | Assisted Suicide, Choice, Completed Life, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, Medical Aid in Dying, Palliative Care, Rational Suicide, Right-to-Die Laws, Suicide, VSED | 2 Comments

I hope others might be inspired to hold frank and open conversations about fundamental questions most of us will face. It would be so much less lonely for us all.

May 22

1

Reflecting On My Friend’s Gunshot Suicide

By Lamar Hankins | Choice, Completed Life, Death, Death With Dignity, Final Exit Network, Palliative Care, Rational Death, Rational Suicide, Suffering and Death, Suicide, The Right to Die, VSED | 7 Comments

An iconic philosopher rationalized suicide long before it became a contemporary academic concept.

May 01

2

40 States Do Not Allow Medical Aid in Dying – Mine Is One

By Clyde Morgan | Advance Directives, Assisted Suicide, Choice, Death With Dignity, Dementia, Dying, End-of-life care, Euthanasia, Final Exit Network, Funeral Planning, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Palliative Care, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, Surrogate, The Right to Die, VSED | 8 Comments

A friend’s .357 “solution” reinforced his decision to learn from right-to-die groups.

Jan 16

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The “Shell Game” is Deadly Serious, and Fraught With Room for Mistakes

By Susan Robinson | Advance Directives, Choice, Dementia, Disability, Dying, End-of-life care, Final Exit Network, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Palliative Care, Proxy, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, Suicide, Surrogate, The Right to Die, VSED | 10 Comments

When dementia looms, how do you define ‘guideposts’ to signal: Enough is enough?

Nov 07

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When It Comes to End-of-Life, Some Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

By Kevyn Burger | Advance Directives, Choice, Dementia, Dying, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Medical Aid in Dying, Mental Illness, Religion, Right-to-Die Laws, Spirituality, Suffering and Death, Suicide, The Right to Die, VSED | 4 Comments

With or without Medical Aid in Dying, VSED offers a legal option; a new book explains all the ins and outs from every angle.

Oct 24

8

What Ways Can You Die When You’ve Had Enough of Life?

By Althea Halchuck | Advance Directives, ALS, Choice, Dementia, Disability, Dying, End-of-life care, Final Exit Network, Grief, Medical Aid in Dying, Mental Illness, POLST, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, Suicide, Surrogate, The Right to Die, VSED | 13 Comments

When you believe it’s time to go, what options do you really have? There are more than you you think, without having to resort to a violent ending.

Sep 19

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There Is No Autopilot for Navigating Advance Directives

By Althea Halchuck | Advance Directives, Choice, Dying, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Surrogate, The Right to Die, VSED | One Comment

Having a firm Advance Directive is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your end-of-life wishes are honored. But it can be tricky to obtain the right document(s) you need.

Aug 08

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