'Good Death': Choosing How to Live and How to Die

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Oregon became the first state to enact the Death with Dignity Act, which voters approved in a 1994 referendum. After years of court challenges, the law took effect in 1998.

In Oregon, 2,217 terminally ill people have received life-ending drugs over the past 2 decades. Nearly two-thirds used those drugs, while the rest opted not to take them.

How you want to die is only partly about medical issues, Byock says. It’s also highly personal. And it will mean something different to you than it will to your spouse, your parents, your children, and others. To reach your own definition, Byock advises you take stock. “She lived alone, we found that she kept a wooden box next to her phone with all the documents we needed,” he says. “Mom was still taking care of us.”

Another crucial consideration: Who will speak for you if you are not able to voice your wishes? For many people, that may be a loved one, such as a family member, but it does not have to be.

 

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Very good post!

Let me tell you one thing, I am not afraid of dying and want to die in a state that not dependent on anyone. Quick death and gone in a minute!

I’m sure many people who are in extreme pain, suffering from terminal illnesses and in debt or cannot afford the cost of healthcare are relieved...praying for all in Pain!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😢

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