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appalachiablue

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8. That's really sad about your brother, and the situation

Thu Nov 25, 2021, 06:18 PM

Nov 2021

you describe about being unable to take the drugs on your own is a tragic reality for some and certainly frightening.

In reading about death w dignity a few years ago, esp. in Oregon I don't recall so many issues and obstacles. The impression I got was that it was more accessible, common and facilitated by caring, cooperating physicians very engaged with the patient throughout the process.

And I remember interviews with the doctor for the Colorado man with terminal cancer (above). She was well regarded, first rate and helping him with his wishes until the hospital intervened, stopped the process and fired her.

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Does the modern world still stand for suicide prevention? Unfortunately, the answer is maybe not. [View all] Mosby Nov 2021 OP

Our country will never consider compassionate euthanasia. CrispyQ Nov 2021 #1

It's already legal in Oregon and DC, and maybe elsewhere. Nt spooky3 Nov 2021 #2

I stand corrected. CrispyQ Nov 2021 #4

:-) sometimes it's good to be wrong! spooky3 Nov 2021 #5

There are many good reasons why someone might want to end their life captain queeg Nov 2021 #3

Tragic story of a man with terminal illness in Colo. appalachiablue Nov 2021 #6

Well that sucks. My friend is still at home so I guess that makes it easier captain queeg Nov 2021 #7

That's really sad about your brother, and the situation appalachiablue Nov 2021 #8

It's a legal requirement in some states. Probably hospitals affiliated with religions captain queeg Nov 2021 #9