Disclaimer: Even though I do believe in personal CHOICE I am not advocating for Euthanasia or Physician Assisted Suicide.
When I started this particular blog months ago I was unaware of the storm my family and I would soon face in regards to our own health. Although Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) is illegal in my particular state , it would never be a consideration anyways. I've had moments where I've wished the choices available included that option but that's not my decision to make because it's not me going through the disease . It's up to God to decide to call us home.
But at the same time after educating myself on certain illnesses PAS should be considered an act of MERCY for those going through an incurable disease. Unless we see a loved one go through a horrific disease or going through it ourselves it's easy to say self termination is wrong. It's about personal choice and the patients right to say enough is enough, no more.
It's sad when a person receives a diagnosis like ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), because of the dire future. The first thing most do is learn more about what they are facing and over half of those newly diagnosed with ALS look into PAS with Dignitas or other options. Most consider their families and make a choice to not follow through with PAS .
The sadder reality of those following through with PAS at Dignitas is that they are forced to leave too soon. No Dignitas isn't killing people, the person has to take the drug themselves. But some choose to go sooner to protect those traveling with them or out of fear they would be unable to take the barbiturates if they wait.
The final act is videotaped to show the barbiturates was taken by the person without assistance. And by their own free will.
Is self termination wrong if a person is facing a devastating terminal illness?
Disclaimer: Even though I do believe in personal CHOICE I am not advocating for Euthanasia or Physician Assisted Suicide.
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