HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK:
Disabled Community Fears Impact of Medically Assisted Deaths
“Because of the way our society views disability and the way people with disabilities have internalized this notion that your life isn’t as valuable, you’re a burden, this can lead people to say I’m gonna make that choice to die,” Whitten said. “While, sure, it’s their choice, again it’s this cultural landscape that’s saying you guys aren’t worth as much as other people.”

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States are Resisting Assisted Suicide Laws
"By offering patients — and their insurance providers — the relief of affordability, euthanasia sells death as a product for the poor and anxious. This social pressure particularly targets traditionally economically disadvantaged groups such as minorities, people with disabilities, people with mental illness, immigrants, and the uninsured." 

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Avoid Assisted Suicide, Strengthen Health Care System
"Legalizing assisted suicide would further entrench health inequities, offering death as an "option" to vulnerable populations who already face significant barriers to accessing basic care... And it disregards the consistent opposition of disability rights organizations, who recognize the inherent risks posed to people with disabilities," writes Douglas Carmichael

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Palliative Care Doctors Oppose Assisted Suicide
“Palliative care has become extremely good in dealing with many conditions and they are experts in helping people to die with dignity in the proper sense of the term... They also say they are extremely worried that [this legislation] would put pressure on vulnerable people to opt for it.”

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Orange circle outline with two hands gripping arms, one is solid orange, one is orange outlined. The words "End Assisted Suicide" are next to the circle logo.
"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 many reasons why this group is fighting against the assisted suicide law in California.
Learn More About this Groundbreaking Lawsuit
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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