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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
Posted on June 8, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

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 →

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Colorado Passes Medical Aid in Dying Law

Terminally ill people in Colorado will soon be allowed to end their lives
Posted on November 23, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

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 →

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Californians May Now Opt for “Death with Dignity”

The state's End of Life Option Act goes into effect June 9, 2016
Posted on June 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

On June 9, 2016, California will become the fourth state in the United States to enact legislation that allows physicians to aid terminally ill patients in ending their lives. The legislation, known as the End of Life Option Act, was … Continue reading →

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