The March to Dignity: One Year of Death with Dignity in California
Every week has been significant in the Death with Dignity movement lately. Milestone after milestone, we approach the day when all Americans will have a full range of end-of-life options. This week is no exception: We stand by that. With…
Week 23/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
In the week from June 12 to June June 18, 2017: Riverside County Judge Daniel A. Ottolia allowed the lawsuit challenging the California End of Life Option Act to proceed. California “Assisted death battle drags on in…
The Fall and the Fear of Death
By J. David Lankutis, Guest Author The text reflects the author’s views only, and we neither endorse or disapprove of its content but rather publish it to foster the conversation about end-of-life issues. * When we were born,…
Sign a Petition for Death with Dignity in Florida
Add Your NameTerminally-ill Floridians continue to die without having the option of Death with Dignity. While in 2017 no fewer than 30 states considered physician-assisted dying legislation, Florida wasn't one of them. Urge your Florida state legislators to introduce a Death with Dignity bill!
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!
Tell Maine State Legislators to Vote for LD 347, An Act to Support Death with Dignity
Send a LetterLD 347, An Act to Support Death with Dignity, will soon be considered in the Maine State Senate and House. The bill will allow qualified terminally ill, dying Mainers to legally obtain medications to end their suffering. Send this letter to your Maine State Senator and Representative to urge their vote for this piece of legislation.
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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