The first part was given by Anita Rufus, a local media personality, and activist on this issue. Anita works with the organization, Partnership For End-of-life Choices. Through that organization, you can obtain a better Health Care directive than is standard in California; please check this out.
In answer to a question about drugs used to end life, Anita, in her forthright manner, mentioned the book Final Exit by Derek Humphrey, who founded the former Hemlock Society. There's a case in Georgia now that may clarify what is permissible in advising folks in 'dispatching' themselves. 4/22/09 Update: MSNBC Suicide group's manual urges celebrations.
The second part was given by Lisa Stork, a counselor/RN with Eisenhower Medical Center, who advises on hospice care, such as is given by Odyssey Healthcare. She pointed out the fact that many who are nearing death refuse food and water, and it is best to heed those wishes.
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