@compandchoices.bsky.socialThe New York Times recently profiled Quiĕtus, a New York City-based care coordination service built specifically around the state’s new Medical Aid in Dying Act, and one of its founders, Dr. Tara Shapiro.
Read more: https://ow.ly/qTfR50ZQhIN
@compandchoices.bsky.socialDeb Robertson is a Compassion & Choices advocate and storyteller who has been at the forefront of the end-of-life choice movement. Illinois' newly enacted law is nicknamed "Deb's Law" to honor her advocacy work.
Read more: https://ow.ly/jW9550ZQGSe
@compandchoices.bsky.socialBernadette Nunley, Compassion & Choices' chief legal advocacy officer, was recently featured on the Life is Legal podcast, hosted by Brooke Hardie.
Listen to their conversation about medical aid in dying: https://ow.ly/RfmE50ZMFAv
@compandchoices.bsky.social“The Hippocratic oath says do no harm,” Dr. Shapiro said. “And I don’t think we’re harming anyone by doing this. I think we’re actually being compassionate and relieving suffering.” Read more about Quiĕtus: https://ow.ly/OEiE50ZLbIm #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeChoice #CompassionateCare
@compandchoices.bsky.socialWith Deb's Law now in effect in Illinois, we want to be sure you're informed about how to access medical aid in dying across the Midwestern state.
Check out our free, downloadable resource about the Illinois End-of-Life Options Act: https://ow.ly/fFiX50ZLfRb
@compandchoices.bsky.socialTomorrow, September 12, Illinois’ Deb’s Law takes effect despite multiple legal challenges, giving eligible adults with a terminal illness the option of medical aid in dying.
Learn more about the challenges here: https://ow.ly/JT7050ZMM0B
@humanistsociety.bsky.socialEngland & Wales voted for #AssistedDying. The unelected House of Lords blocked it. This Friday, MPs at Westminster have the chance to right that wrong. Tell your MP to do the right thing: click this @humanists.uk link
@compandchoices.bsky.social"Regardless of where one stands on medical aid in dying, there is broad agreement within the medical profession on one point: every patient facing a terminal illness deserves access to outstanding end-of-life care." https://ow.ly/QpRL50ZEQW2 #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeChoice