Here it is similar; 2 doctors have to sign off and the first has to sign twice. We were lucky in that the second doctor was not only on island but very active with what is known as the endoflifewa program. Yes, 6 months to live but the doctor on island is trying to get that down to the minimum which is 17 days. It took us about 25 days but the day the meds. arrived she went into a coma and died within 10 hours.

Unfortunately, some are concerned about fraud, which is a real possibility and, of course, the bloody Christians are always interfering.

It is not just some generic concept but a real program. More states are signing on albeit slowly. tRump as trying to stop it in DC but I understand it is still there. Some of us ant to go further. I posted, on this site, a letter I sent to our local papers so you can get an idea.

I recently finished the book which got me restarted on this topic. However, I noticed the writer's seemingly hypocrisy in trying to preserve his father's life despite the pain and suffering. He was justifying what he previously decried (his comment about 2/3 of loved ones talking the person out of ending their life).

In my case, I (and many other members of the community) asked myself, "what would Parvin do" if she had been told she had Parkinson's or Alzheimer or other,slow, debilitating ailment. It would only be a hypothetical question because I know exactly what she would do; she would refuse to take any medications (she wouldn't even take Tylenol for the pressure build up as her brain tumor was growing). Once one starts down the road on medications one is on a slow, declining end for which one has lost control. The final exit group [finalexitnetwork.org] states "good life, good death".

@JackPedigo I will check out that website. My desire is a good death.

Hawaii is the sixth state, Wash., Oregon, Calif, Vermont (Montana has a form). Canada also has the program.

I see it as the ultimate decision a person needs to have over their own life. Many make that decision often with shocking results.

Having seen my first Nursing Home in action in 1970 at the age of seven - I agree with you.

Some are improving. The type with a small apartment is way better than the two people to a room model. But still not where I want to be.

@RavenCT , always too short staffed...always. we started out with 9 cna's for 60 residents back in the 70s,,,now, it's 4 cna's mostly, on daylight shift. Inhumane.

@crazycat329 I worked in Mental Health - same cut backs. I long for the day when we value all lives.