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Last Day to Submit Input to IOM Committee on Approaching Death – Personal Story

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Today, November 1st, is the last day to provide input to the Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Approaching Death via their online survey, the subject of a previous blog.  Yesterday I took the opportunity to submit the following personal story involving some disturbing communications from medical professionals a couple years ago when I had some … Continue reading Last Day to Submit Input to IOM Committee on Approaching Death – Personal Story →

Not Dead Yet Submits Written Comments to IOM Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee

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As folks who read this blog already know, the Institute of Medicine’s Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee sets aside a portion of its meeting agenda to receive public comments.  At the Committee’s second public meeting, held at Stanford on May 29, DREDF’s Marilyn Golden attended to provide public comments. Not Dead Yet previously submitted written input … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Submits Written Comments to IOM Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee →

DREDF’s Marilyn Golden Provides High Powered Public Comments to IOM Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee

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The second of six expected meetings of the Institute of Medicine Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee was held on May 29 at the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California.  The topics addressed by the Committee include health care and long term services and supports issues facing people with chronic conditions and disabilities who may … Continue reading DREDF’s Marilyn Golden Provides High Powered Public Comments to IOM Transforming End-of-Life Care Committee →

Hawaii Senate Panel to Debate and Hear Testimony on Assisted Suicide Bill Today

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Because of the time difference between New York and Hawaii, the Senate hearing on assisted suicide hasn’t begun yet.  Here is the news from Friday’s Star Advertiser: Hawaii would become the fourth state to legalize physician-assisted suicide under a proposal being brought back for debate in the Legislature for the first time in four years. … Continue reading Hawaii Senate Panel to Debate and Hear Testimony on Assisted Suicide Bill Today →

Resources: Two websites – one new, one updated

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I wanted to highlight two valuable resources for NDY readers.  I try to point out other sites and blogs containing material related to NDY issues.  They are valuable for me and I figure that readers of this blog will find them valuable as well. First off is a brand-new website.  Better Off Alive is a … Continue reading Resources: Two websites – one new, one updated →