A new option for terminally ill patients in New York: Medically assisted death - NBC News
A new law in New York now allows terminally ill patients to access medically assisted death. The legislation follows years of advocacy and provides a legal option for patients to end their lives with lethal medication.
Why it matters
This marks a major shift in healthcare policy and end-of-life ethics within the United States, reflecting evolving legal standards regarding patient autonomy.
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