Physician-assisted deaths reached new high in 2023

04/01/24 at 03:00 AM

Physician-assisted deaths reached new high in 2023 
The Lund Report, by Anna Del Savio; 3/28/24
The most common end-of-life concerns were loss of autonomy, dignity and access to activities that make life enjoyable. A growing number of people said they were concerned about the financial costs of continued medical treatment. ... More than four out of five patients were 65 years or older. The youngest person was 29. The oldest was 102. Two-thirds had cancer. One in 10 had a neurological disease. 

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