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HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK:
Jules Good Writes on Dangers of Assisted Suicide for
People with Anorexia Nervosa
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"Offering these patients, who are statistically more likely to be
suicidal, the option to kill themselves as a form of
'medical treatment' is irresponsible."
Keep Reading (2 min)
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Dr. Cochran Speaks Up for Vulnerable Patients in California
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"Assisted suicide limits the freedom of the sick, elderly and poor, people who need laws to protect them, by fostering the sense that the lives of the most vulnerable do not have the same value as others."
Watch Video (6 min)
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ICYMI: AMA Retains Policy Against Assisted Suicide
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"The ‘right’ to die almost always becomes the duty to die, especially if one is vulnerable and perceived as being a burden on others, and language like ‘medical aid in dying’ hides these and other pernicious facts."
Keep Reading (3 min)
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Documentary Shows Canada Has Gone Awry with Assisted Suicide
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"Fault Lines examines how Canada became the most permissive place in the world for those seeking medical assistance in dying, or MAID, the country’s term for euthanasia, and whether it’s putting Canada’s vulnerable citizens at risk."
Watch Documentary (25 min)
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"End Assisted Suicide" is the group of plaintiffs suing the state of California to overturn the Assisted Suicide law there. Our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the Institute for Patients' Rights, has joined this ground-breaking lawsuit as a plaintiff.
Below is one of the key reasons this organization believes in opposing assisted suicide laws.
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If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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