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How Can I Find Out What Physician Assisted Suicide Options Are Specifically Available To American End Stage PD Patients At Stages 3 And 4?

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Mount Vernon, WA

I am only late stage 1, but as things progress, I’d like to have a viable plan and any necessary resources set aside whether I choose this option or not. Just knowing I would have a choice would be very empowering.

Most of the states with physician assisted options define near death so specifically that even severely advanced PD patients can’t qualify because they can’t prove they are “terminal” within a projected 6 month time frame. Dementia only complicates the picture. I don’t want to… read more

May 6, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have been researching this as well. Finances keep me in my state. I would just like a solution that will work that I can do myself.

June 5, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The Netherlands appears to be a possibility along with Switzerland, but getting there on one’s own would be quite a challenge. I’m researching this now so at least I have the choice.

June 3, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have the same question when it comes to ending my life.

June 3, 2024

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