Death with Dignity legislation offers compassion and control
Podcast |
Life Examined
Publisher |
KCRW
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Feb 27, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:51:56

Nine states, including California, have enacted Medical Aid in Dying legislation, allowing those who are terminally ill to end their lives peacefully by taking doctor-prescribed medication. The process of qualifying for this legislation is rigorously managed — few people fit the criteria and even fewer decide ultimately to follow through. So what’s the importance of control in how we face death? Why do endings matter, and not just for those who die?

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