Right to Die
Vermont bill sparks fear of "suicide tourism"
The debate over medically assisted suicide is one of patient rights and the value of life itself, proponents and critics claim.
New Jersey to Soon Join 'Right to Die' States
"Allowing terminally ill and dying residents the dignity to make end-of-life decisions according to their own consciences is the right thing to do," New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said.
104-year-old Scientist Ends Own Life in Switzerland
Australian botanist and ecologist David Goodall's procedure took place today.
104-Year-Old Scientist Travels to Switzerland to Die
The crowdfunder for David Goodall's final journey exceeded its target, raising more than 20,000 Australian dollars ($15,000).
Elderly Woman's Right To Die Was Ignored For 2 Years
An 81-year-old woman was kept alive against her wishes, and her living will. Her family has now been compensated for the mistake.
111 Californians Used Right-to-Die Law
California's right-to-die law, enacted June 2016, remains the subject of much debate.
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide
The law becomes effective on Jan. 1.
The Night I Helped My Mother Die
Governor Brown should sign California's Proposed Physician Assisted Suicide Bill.
Doctors Take the Lead in Right-to-Die Lawsuits
Physicians "have a deep and broad understanding about the journey to death."
Dramatic Increase in Assisted Suicides in Switzerland
Membership figures for right-to-die organisations in Switzerland have reached the tens of thousands.
Dying Dutch: Euthanasia Spreads Across Europe
In the Netherlands, euthanasia is legal, and becoming increasingly popular. Other nations may soon follow suit.
There's a New Lawsuit So Doctors Can 'Aid in Dying'
Doctors and patients are suing New York state to change the "Assisted Suicide Statute" so that physicians can prescribe life-ending medication.
Pope Francis Calls Euthanasia "A False Sense of Compassion"
"This is playing with life," Francis said. "Beware, because this is a sin against the creator."
Arizona to Vote on Making Experimental Drugs Available to the Terminally Ill
Will the state be the fifth to expand end of life options?
Woman Who Spent Last Days Advocating for Right to Die Takes Her Life
Brittany Maynard, a terminally ill woman who made recent headlines for spending her last days advocating for the right to die, took life-ending medication on Saturday, as planned.
Young Woman With Terminal Cancer Spends Last Days Lobbying for Right to Die
Five states have legalized physician-assisted suicide. Is it time for more?
Belgian Murderer Granted Assisted Suicide Request
Frank Van Den Bleeken argued that he had no prospect of release since he could not overcome his violent sexual impulses
When Pain Killers Kill the Patient
Barbara Mancini gave her terminally ill father a fatal dose of morphine. But did she hasten his death by suicide?
