death with dignity

Under the bill, the patient must have a terminal illness and make the request themselves, first orally and again in writing at least 15 days later.

Should Massachusetts approve physician-assisted suicide?

Imagine you are 29, recently married and plan to start a family with your new husband. Now imagine that your entire future has been ripped to shreds with news of a fatal disease which will kill you in less than a year. Brittany Maynard found out that she had an aggressive brain cancer back in April...

While the other two ballot questions passed in Massachusetts, the question proposing physician assisted suicide has fallen short.

The question of life or death takes a literal position on the November 6th ballot here in Massachusetts.