• Michigan Senate Democrats propose bills legalizing physician-assisted death for terminally ill patients
  • The concept, legalized in 10 states and Washington, D.C., remains controversial
  • Supporters say it gives terminally ill patients more autonomy. Critics argue it’s ‘not the compassionate answer’
  • AnArchyintheUSA
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    1 year ago

    My body my choice, I say. I should be able to have physician assisted suicide at any point if I choose it.

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      1 year ago

      I believe you mean if your physician so chooses it. And they likely won’t unless there’s a good reason to do so.

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              1 year ago

              Why should any medical procedure a doctor does be the patient’s choice? I don’t think doctors should be forced to perform procedures they don’t want to perform. Why should a doctor be forced to kill a patient that wants to die?

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                1 year ago

                They aren’t saying doctors should be forced to do anything, they are saying if they want a assisted suicide that a physician can legally help.

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        1 year ago

        Part of me understands what you’re driving at, but another part of me wants to end it all on my terms and a doctor should be there to help. I’m not saying you have to agree with me, just voicing my opinion.