TAKE A STAND FOR DEATH WITH DIGNITY
Seven in ten Americans support the right of terminally ill people to die on their own terms. Death with dignity is an end-of-life option we all should have.
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The Impact of Death with Dignity on Healthcare
December 7, 2018
The passage of death with dignity laws has had an impact that extends far beyond providing a heretofore unavailable end-of-life option. Death with dignity has improved end-of-life care nationwide.
New Death with Dignity Stories: Hensleigh Crowell, Sara Deskar, Kelly Willis
December 20, 2018
Every day, we hear from individuals who have lost a loved one to a terminal illness. Their personal stories inform their support of aid in dying and inspire us to continue working toward the day when all terminally ill Americans have the right to decide how they die.
Weeks 47 & 48/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
December 3, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
Share Your Story
Start writingPatients and family members are the most powerful voices to advocate for physician-assisted dying legislation. Make your voice heard! What's your death with dignity story? What inspired you to get involved in the cause?
Declare Your Support for Death with Dignity
Tell Your FriendsSeven in ten Americans who support the end-of-life option allowing qualified terminally ill people to end their lives through physician-prescribed medications. Show your support for death with dignity in your community!
Read our 2017/2018 Annual Report
Read NowFrom mapping last year’s progress to previewing the year ahead, the report contains a wealth of information about the state of the death with dignity movement.
The mission of the Death with Dignity National Center is to promote Death with Dignity laws based on the model Oregon Death with Dignity Act, both to provide an option for dying individuals and to stimulate nationwide improvements in end-of-life care.
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