For instance, Andy and Peter Squires helped their mother travel to Switzerland so that she could have the assisted death she wanted. When Andy Squires writes about his feelings towards the subject he says,“We are happy in the fact that at all times mum retained her dignity, and ultimately she chose when and where to end her suffering.” (Squires). Also, people whose family member had opted for physician-assisted death have felt “more prepared for and accepting of the death” (“How does physician-assisted suicide affect the family”). Many loved ones of patients who have died from physician-assisted suicide take comfort in knowing that their family member died with their pride intact rather than dying in pain and
For instance, Andy and Peter Squires helped their mother travel to Switzerland so that she could have the assisted death she wanted. When Andy Squires writes about his feelings towards the subject he says,“We are happy in the fact that at all times mum retained her dignity, and ultimately she chose when and where to end her suffering.” (Squires). Also, people whose family member had opted for physician-assisted death have felt “more prepared for and accepting of the death” (“How does physician-assisted suicide affect the family”). Many loved ones of patients who have died from physician-assisted suicide take comfort in knowing that their family member died with their pride intact rather than dying in pain and