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In reply to the discussion: Why isn't assisted suicide legal for the elderly... [View all]meadowlander
(4,413 posts)38. New Zealand legalised it by referendum last year
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide
"to qualify for legal assistance, individuals who seek a physician-assisted suicide must meet certain criteria, including: having a terminal illness, proving they are of sound mind, voluntarily and repeatedly expressing their wish to die, and taking the specified, lethal dose by their own hand."
"to qualify for legal assistance, individuals who seek a physician-assisted suicide must meet certain criteria, including: having a terminal illness, proving they are of sound mind, voluntarily and repeatedly expressing their wish to die, and taking the specified, lethal dose by their own hand."
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I've always understood it to be a god thing. God doesn't like what is considered
RKP5637
Aug 2021
#3
It also potentially ripe for abuse when you're talking about people w/ diminished mental capacity.
meadowlander
Aug 2021
#32
I am sure there are treatments to keep me alive for a couple of years...
Under The Radar
Aug 2021
#27
I've worked with Hospice patients and they get plenty of medical treatment.
Crunchy Frog
Aug 2021
#28
I don't doubt it, and im glad they do given it's best to kick the door shut rather than needlessly
onetexan
Aug 2021
#48
Thats why it's important to discuss these things well in advance with your family
onetexan
Aug 2021
#49
I believe that two states have legalized this for anyone with a terminal illness.
CaliforniaPeggy
Aug 2021
#8
Requirements are onerous and time consuming. It has been my experience with three terminally ill
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#29
True. I hope you die peacefully in your sleep at a very acceptable age that you decide.
jimfields33
Aug 2021
#52
My sils mother lived with her for a little while then told her she was tired
blueinredohio
Aug 2021
#51