Posted in Assisted dying, Assisted Suicide, Death With Dignity Act, Derek Humphry, Dignitas, Euthanasia, Final Exit, Final Exit Network, right to die, RTD Organizations on Mar 28th, 2023
There are now 1,528 British members of Dignitas in Switzerland who have signed up to use the organisation’s services – an all-time high. 33 Brits had an assisted death at Dignitas in 2022 – that’s a 44% increase from 2021, and the highest number since the pandemic. The London Parliament has repeatedly declined to pass […]
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Posted in Assisted dying, Assisted Suicide, Death With Dignity Act, Derek Humphry, Dignitas, Euthanasia, Final Exit, Final Exit Network, physician-assisted suicide, RTD News on Mar 25th, 2023
In its 25th year since legalization, a record number of Oregonians choose Death with Dignity and opt for medical aid in dying as part of their end-of-life care In 1994, Oregon became the first state to legalize Death with Dignity, which was implemented in 1997. In the 25 years since, the state has experienced a […]
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Posted in Assisted dying, Assisted Suicide, death, Dutch euthanasia, Euthanasia, Events/Conferences, Final Exit, right to die, RTD News, RTD Organizations on Mar 24th, 2023
: Aycke Smook 1938-2023 ERGO regrets to report the death of one of its directors, Dr.Aycke Smook in the Netherlands. Aycke died in hospital on March 6th 2023 after a period of deteriorating health. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the issue of the Right to Die in general, and to Right […]
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Advance Healthcare Directive (AHCD). A California AHCD can be filled out online. The form and instructions are available on this link: ** California AHCD (https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/consumers/ProbateCodeAdvancedHealthCareDirectiveForm-fillable.pdf) After completing the form, print, sign, and date it at the end. The form must also be signed by two qualified witnesses or a notary public. Give a copy of […]
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Posted in Assisted Suicide on Mar 10th, 2023
Bring yourself up-to-date by reading FINAL EXIT 2020 (digital only) at https://www.finalexit.org Author: Derek Humphry
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Posted in Assisted dying, Assisted Suicide, Death With Dignity Act, Derek Humphry, Dignitas, Euthanasia, Final Exit, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Living Will, Oregon law, physician-assisted suicide, Publications/InternetMedia, right to die, RTD News, RTD Organizations, Switzerland on Mar 10th, 2023
American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying has issued this informative booklet by Lonny Shavelson M>D> – “Medical Aid in Dying: A guide for patients and their supporters” The Academy booklet is available at Amazon for Kindle or as a Paperback: https://tinyurl.com/Aid-in-DyingGuide The American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying, based in California. […]
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You can read my memoir “Good Life, Good Death” at this web site: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Death-Memoir-Pioneer-ebook/dp/B01N2HPTMJ?ref_=ast_author_dp It’s good read but not lengthy—- Derek Humphry
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