terminal illness

A new law signed this week by Vermont’s governor updates the state’s policies around medical aid in dying — something only 10 states and Washington, D.C. currently allow, according to this list from the advocacy group Compassion & Choices.  Diagnosed with terminal illnesses, many patients wonder for months or longer, “What will my death look like?” or ask questions...

A new law just signed by Vermont’s governor updates the state’s policies around “medical aid in dying” — something only 10 states and Washington, D.C. currently allow.

The choice for terminally ill patients to decide when they die is heading to the Massachusetts State House Friday.