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Medical Aid in Dying in the US
08:17 - 26:40 (18:23)
This podcast discusses the medical aid in dying laws in the US including the nine states that allow it and the challenges faced by people who want to use it as an option for end-of-life care.
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The United States currently has nine states and the District of Columbia that allow medical aid in dying, which allows doctors to determine if a patient has six months or less to live and aid in their death.
08:17 - 13:46 (05:29)
Summary
The United States currently has nine states and the District of Columbia that allow medical aid in dying, which allows doctors to determine if a patient has six months or less to live and aid in their death. The film and book discussed in this podcast focus on this controversial topic.
ChapterMedical Aid in Dying in the US
Episode#288 - Diane Rehm - Do We Have The Right To Die If We're Terminally Ill?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The main difference between euthanasia and assisted dying is whether it is committed by the patient or by the physician.
13:46 - 16:34 (02:47)
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The main difference between euthanasia and assisted dying is whether it is committed by the patient or by the physician. In the United States, it is illegal for the physician to administer the final dose, but many doctors have been giving their patients extra doses of medication under the table.
ChapterMedical Aid in Dying in the US
Episode#288 - Diane Rehm - Do We Have The Right To Die If We're Terminally Ill?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The necessity of discussing end-of-life care with family, doctors, and children is crucial for individuals to receive the care they want during their final days, but certain communities such as the medical profession and African-American community can be wary about medical aid in dying due to mistrust.
16:35 - 24:32 (07:57)
Summary
The necessity of discussing end-of-life care with family, doctors, and children is crucial for individuals to receive the care they want during their final days, but certain communities such as the medical profession and African-American community can be wary about medical aid in dying due to mistrust.
ChapterMedical Aid in Dying in the US
Episode#288 - Diane Rehm - Do We Have The Right To Die If We're Terminally Ill?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A man from Maryland chose to end his life by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking after he could no longer perform basic tasks independently.
24:32 - 26:40 (02:08)
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A man from Maryland chose to end his life by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking after he could no longer perform basic tasks independently. Without access to medical aid in dying, this was his only recourse. While some people opt for stopping treatment, it may not be allowed in certain hospitals.