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.
Health CareCalifornia Appeals Court Rejects Right-To-Die LawsuitOctober 30, 2015(AP) - A California appeals court has rejected a lawsuit by three terminally ill patients that sought to clear the way for doctors to prescribe them fatal medication.
State GovernmentRight-To-Die Law Faces Delays, ChallengesOctober 19, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters celebrated when a bill allowing for physician-assisted suicide in California was signed into law. But the tactics used to pass the law will likely delay its implementation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRenewed Effort To Pass Right-To-Die LegislationAugust 18, 2015 | Katie OrrThe stage has been set for more emotional debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide in California. Democratic lawmakers announced today they’ve reintroduced a bill that would allow the practice in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates For Physician-Assisted Suicide Dealt SetbackJuly 24, 2015 | Katie OrrSupporters of physician-assisted suicide in California were dealt another setback today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPhysician-Assisted Suicide Bill Faces Next HearingJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide in California faces a tough vote in the Legislature Tuesday. The measure has powerful detractors, but also some high-profile supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Christian Group Supports 'Right-to-Die' BillMarch 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers will hear a bill this week that would allow physicians to prescribe medications that would speed the dying process for terminally-ill patients. A group representing over a million California Protestants says it now supports it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
