Opinion: Lawmakers must pass Medical Aid in Dying Act
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The Medical Aid in Dying Act, which is supported by more than 50 organizations including the Medical Society of the State of New York, has been pending for a decade in New York, and it’s imperative that lawmakers pass the legislation, writes David Leven of End of Life Choices New York, who adds that “medical aid in dying is a compassionate, safe, effective and ethical end-of-life option.” Leven notes that 11 other jurisdictions have successfully implemented similar laws and that a February poll shows that 72% of New Yorkers support the measure.
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