Episode 155 - Melissa Stacy: Compassion and Choices

Mark introduces us to Melissa Stacy of Compassion and Choices, a 501c3 that seeks to improve care, expand options, and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Reach Melissa at mstacy@compassionandchoices.org

Link to episode with Aimée Yawnick

Link to trailer for Last Flight Home

Takeaways

• Medical aid in dying provides individuals with the choice to have a peaceful death on their own terms.
• Opposition to medical aid in dying often stems from fears based on past abuses and religious beliefs.
• Only a few states in the US currently allow medical aid in dying, but efforts are being made to expand access.
• Legislation for medical aid in dying is based on evidence-based safeguards and is modeled after Oregon's law.
• Having intentional conversations about end-of-life preferences and planning is crucial for ensuring a peaceful death.

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