…report, the Committee is providing one last avenue for public input via an online survey, consisting of six open ended questions. The deadline is November 1st. The introduction defines those who are “likely approaching death” very broadly: To help the committee with its work, individuals and organizations are invited to share their thoughts about care for people who are likely approaching death. This includes people who have a serious and progress…

…tells more of his story to the Committee, responding to Question 1 of the online survey that closed last Friday. John’s response is also available on the Public Policy section of our website here. – Diane] I am a 55-year-old white man who is a quadriplegic based on a spinal cord injury in 1984. The level of my injury was at the fourth cervical level, resulting in near total paralysis below my shoulders. My breathing ability survived the injury, a…