Is Physician Assisted Death Legal Yet?
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Q. I am seriously thinking about what to include in my advance directive. I watched my dad deteriorate and die from dementia. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. I always say that if I get Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, then I would like to die a quick and peaceful death on my terms, and not have to burden my loved ones with caregiving or seeing me deteriorate and lose my
mind.
I recently read a book by Katie Engelhart, called The Inevitable: Dispatches on the Right to Die, that explores the complexity of physician-assisted death. She says patients seeking to end their own lives have a very difficult time doing so, even in states where it is legal. I think your readers who are interested in Physician Assisted Death (also known as Medical Aid-in-Dying) should
definitely check it out.
I was wondering if you know what the status of Physician Assisted Death is in Virginia and if this is something I could now include in my advance medical directives. Thanks for your help!
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