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My Mother used the law in 2001 after a long and painful year of treatment for lung cancer. She lived every day of that year to the fullest, and only died when she could no longer remain conscious without pain, and without loss of her bodily functions. Her death was an incredibly peaceful and loving time with my family.

Since then, I have worked with Compassion in Choices of Oregon to help other families have the peace that my family had upon my mother's death. All of the "slippery slope" and nightmare stories have not come to pass, and for the most part, our law merely gives comfort to those with a terminal diagnosis.

I would be happy to call in and participate.

Julie McMurchie 503 348 7149

posted 4 years, 7 months ago
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