Kentucky Doctors Voice Support
Doctors who specialize in geriatric medicine say they’re seeing Kentuckians with advanced cancer and other serious illnesses travel out of state to end their lives on their own terms. It may mean going to Oregon, which as of [4/1/2022] will no longer require a person to establish residency to be eligible for medical aid in dying.
More than 100 New Mexicans Used Medical Aid in Dying Law Since Law Went Into Effect A Year Ago
Personal Stories, Clinicians, Lawmakers Report Law Is Working – A News Story from Compassion & Choices
Commentary Health Care: Medical aid in dying should not be forbidden by society’s laws
The Plain Dealer, January 23, 2022, Forum, E1 George F. Will THE WASHINGTON POST January 19, 2022 Late last year, at 3 a.m. in what is a now-normal night, Kim Hoffman awoke with “an unbelievable headache.” These are related to the 30 brain lesions, and the steroids needed to reduce the swelling of the brain. […]
Mother’s deathbed request becomes daughter Vikki’s mission.
VIDEO (4 min.): This short video combines Vikki’s experience with her mother, Betty, with information about medical aid in dying to help Ohioans understand the facts about this option. Polling shows that an overwhelming number of Ohioans, across all demographics, want an aid in dying option. Vikki’s story helps explain why.
Meet Amy and Mary Foti, our local Ohio advocates.
Originally published May 21, 2018. In order to advocate for Death with Dignity in Ohio, in April these sisters-in-law both shared their powerful stories about each of their parents’ deaths. With their help, many more people are aware of Medical Aid in Dying and why it is an important option that is not yet available […]