Understanding the Process Behind the End of Life Options Act

During the summer of 2016, as we worked to pass the End of Life Options Act, I frequently spoke to groups about the legislation. A common question arose: Why did the law contain the specific provisions it did, rather than being more expansive or restrictive? Another frequent inquiry was why we pursued this as a Citizen Initiative instead of going through the legislature.

When End-of-Life Care Calls

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In my pursuit to better understand Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), I came across Dr. Lonny Shavelson’s book, Medical Aid In Dying: A Guide for Patients and Their Supporters. The […]