This KQED (San Francisco) story by April Dembosky offers a wealth of
accurate information for anyone thinking about using the California
End of Life Option Act (EOLOA) to access MedicalA id In Dying (MAID).
The story is a concise discussion for those terminally-ill Californians who would qualify for the law right now, irrespective of the current pandemic.
And finally, for those seeking a physician willing to prescribe aid in dying medication, this piece tells us there is a growing number of doctors in California available for this end-of-life choice.
You can read or listen to the story here.
Dr. Lonny Shavelson (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
Note to our Readers:
EOLCCA volunteers are continuing to respond to terminally-ill individuals and their families who call us for information and personal support around their end of life options. This pandemic continues to change so much in all our lives. But those who call EOLCCA are suffering from cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, COPD, heart failure, etc. with a 6 month life expectancy, or less. And they are looking for compassionate physicians who will prescribe aid in dying medication, like Dr. Shavelson. Fortunately, there is a growing number of like-minded, empathic physicians throughout the state. Have you had this discussion with your doctor?
Please call 760-636-8009 to speak to an EOLCCA volunteer or email info@endoflifechoicesca.
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