Terminally ill California woman holds farewell party before doctor-assisted suicide; First In California (suspect, states)

[Nepenthe]

I will be making the same choice, when the time comes. Nobody owns me but me. Great story.

[natalie469]

Originally Posted by whogo

How much was the taxpayer out for her get killed procedure?

How much would the taxpayer pay for prolonging her life.

[VLWH]

Originally Posted by whogo

How much was the taxpayer out for her get killed procedure?

Assuming she was on public assistance, let's say 100 bucks in medications compared to the 5 to 6 figure cost per year to provide care for her 24/7.

[No_Recess]

Originally Posted by VLWH

Assuming she was on public assistance, let's say 100 bucks in medications compared to the 5 to 6 figure cost per year to provide care for her 24/7.

Which explains why the State has traditionally liked to keep its slaves alive for as long as possible.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by VLWH

Assuming she was on public assistance, let's say 100 bucks in medications compared to the 5 to 6 figure cost per year to provide care for her 24/7.

Oregon law requires at two physicians involved. Physicians don't do anything for 50 bucks.


Yes, cheaper than keeping her alive but more expensive than a 45 shell or a rope.

[geekigurl]

Originally Posted by whogo

Oregon law requires at two physicians involved. Physicians don't do anything for 50 bucks.


Yes, cheaper than keeping her alive but more expensive than a 45 shell or a rope.

Hm-m. Make some toast in the tub, that one's a freebie.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by geekigurl

Hm-m. Make some toast in the tub, that one's a freebie.

A little electricity but a good idea.

[Canadian2021]

Als is painful torturing death.

[Fisherman99]

Originally Posted by JAMS14

I have a friend slowly fading away with ALS. It's a horrible, debilitating disease. If I were diagnosed with it I would follow the same route this woman did.

We have humanely put down animals for years to save them from suffering, but required humans to bear unfathomable pain and degradation without the possibility of relief. Thankfully our laws are finally starting to change.

Well said...agreed...ALS is brutal...


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyotr...eral_sclerosis

[boneyard1962]

Originally Posted by natalie469

How much would the taxpayer pay for prolonging her life.

The obvious question. right?

Life support costs a mint. I just started chemo again. Ill say this, if I am in a no chance of recovery situation I will want assisted suicide.