Judge Tosses California Law Allowing Life-Ending DrugsMay 15, 2018(AP) — A California judge has thrown out a 2016 state law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives, ruling it was unconstitutionally approved by the Legislature.
Health CareCalifornia's Right-To-Die Law Still Has Some Kinks, Hearing FindsJanuary 29, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe End of Life Option Act made it legal for terminally ill patients to take lethal medication. But some families say red tape and poor provider training keeps patients from actually exercising the right to die. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering End Of Life Option Act Advocate Elizabeth WallnerJuly 24, 2017Beth Ruyak gives an update on Elizabeth Wallner, the high-profile activist who advocated for California's End of Life Option Act. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAuthors Of California's End-Of-Life Law Say Drug Costs, Access Must Be ExaminedJuly 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsOne year after California’s end-of-life law went into effect, the bill’s authors say it is gradually being accepted by doctors and patients, but can be improved.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLawmakers Reflect On New End Of Life StatisticsJuly 5, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe California Department of Public Health released statistics for the End of Life medication in California last week. Assemblywoman Susan Eggman and former State Sen. Lois Wolk authored the bill; they join Insight with their reflections. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
111 Prescribed Patients Opted To Use End Of Life MedicationJune 28, 2017 | Chris RemingtonOne hundred ninety-one terminally ill people received California's End of Life medication during the first six months of the law's existence. The California Department of Public Health released the statistics Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSN&R Journalist Shares His Mother’s Story Facing End Of Life Option June 21, 2017 | Cody DrabbleSacramento News & Review journalist Raheem Hosseini witnessed the hurdles his mother faced when attempting to take advantage of the new law. He shares memories of his mother’s life and talks about her unsuccessful attempts. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReflection On State's Historic End Of Life Law June 9, 2017 | Chris RemingtonCalifornia Assembly Member Susan Eggman, from Stockton, authored AB-15, which ultimately became California’s new End of Life law last year. She joins Insight with reflections on the historic change, on the law's first anniversary. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezOn Choosing Aid Of Dying One Year LaterJune 9, 2017 | Chris RemingtonElizabeth Wallner previously shared her story on Insight about fighting late-stage cancer. She plans to end her life if her health deteriorates significantly. She joins Insight with an update on her situation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCritics Raise Concerns As Calif. Approaches One-Year Anniversary Of Aid In Dying LawJune 7, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs California approaches the one-year anniversary of its aid-in-dying law, critics are raising concerns about doctors taking advantage of terminally ill patients. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
