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Judge Halts California’s End of Life Options Act
Hundreds of patients are in limbo as the state prepares its appeal
In a move that shocked many terminally ill Californians, Superior Court Judge Daniel Ottolio overturned the state’s End of Life Options Act on Tuesday, May 15. Compassion & Choices, the patient advocacy group that lobbied heavily for the law’s passage, immediately … Continue reading
“Wild and Precious Life” by Deborah Ziegler
Brittany Maynard's mom shares the story of her life and death
By now, almost everyone has heard the name Brittany Maynard and knows the story of her tragic death from a brain tumor at the age of 29. Brittany, who moved from California to Oregon to take advantage of that state’s … Continue reading
Colorado Passes Medical Aid in Dying Law
Terminally ill people in Colorado will soon be allowed to end their lives
On Nov. 8, 2016, Colorado became the sixth state in the United States to allow medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients living in the state. The ballot initiative passed by an overwhelming majority, receiving two-thirds of the popular … Continue reading
Death With Dignity Law: One 29-Year-Old’s Decision To End Her Life
Brittany Maynard's illness is terminal, but she wants to die on her own terms
When 29-year-old Brittany Maynard chooses to end her life next month, she won’t be filed under suicide statistics. That’s because she isn’t committing suicide. Maynard is one of many who have elected to end their lives to avoid the excruciating pain … Continue reading
