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> With my speech and memory going, it’s already difficult to persuade doctors that I’m sufficiently “with it” to understand the gravity of what I’m doing You d
by 77pt77 5y ago
> With my speech and memory going, it’s already difficult to persuade doctors that I’m sufficiently “with it” to understand the gravity of what I’m doing
You don't need to convince them. Say nothing and just go.
Never explain yourself regarding fundamental values.
- largbae 5y agoI think this means "with it" enough to pass the conditions by which the doctors will assist his suicide.
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- VectorLock 5y agoI think maybe he means convincing the doctors in the undisclosed European country.
- dev_throw 5y agoIs that supposed to be Switzerland? I heard about it being an option there. Also, there is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada.
- 77pt77 5y agoOne picture says Scotland.
- sdoering 5y agoThe text surrounding the images stated that the author was sharing a recent travel experience before her health deteriorated even further. So no, not Scotland.
- gcheong 5y agoPossibly the Netherlands or Belgium as well. A couple documentaries came to mind for anyone interested: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/right-die-belgium-inside-worlds-liberal-euthanasia-laws https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/right-die-belgium-inside-w... https://aeon.co/videos/what-it-s-like-to-stand-by-your-daughter-in-her-choice-to-die https://aeon.co/videos/what-it-s-like-to-stand-by-your-daugh...
- VSerge 5y agoYes. She mentions finishing in Switzerland when discussing travel plans at some point in her previous posts, with emphasis on finishing.