What is Death with Dignity

[@CcCcc215]

My nonny did death with dignity. It was the best decision she could have made. I loved her very much and she was losing her mind. She was in so much pain. I didn’t want to see her die in a hospital. She died in her house where she wanted. After she drank the medicine she laid there sleeping, breathing heavy for an hour and a half. I held her hand the whole time. I was with medical professionals and one of them told me it was time to let go. I gave my nonny her final hug and walked away. She passed away seconds later. Death with dignity brought me that spiritual experience with my Nonny. I am so glad she decided to pass with death with dignity. Every family deserves that peace.

[@meghancronin9156]

💕💕🫂🫂🫂

[@jenniferjean]

Wow great story I'm glad it turned out well for you both ❤

[@denisewhitehead59]

I'm so sorry 🙏RIP NONNY ❤❤❤ I have a nonnie too we spell it diff but that's so cool,😢😢😢I don't want to lose nonnie she's 84 so time is ticking

[@bevshaw5871]

I totally agree with you my 36-year-old granddaughter suffered kidney failure and liver failure for years, and the last three months of her life was sheer terror, pain and misery. She was so ready to go. We moved her to hospice, and she passed after six hours in hospice, I was glad she finally decided to give in and go because she was so pitiful. It broke my heart.

[@dagwood1327]

As an ICU nurse I have watched people die. Not all disease processes end in a good death. I don’t have any experience with dying with dignity but it sounds more humane than gasping for breath or long drawn out end filled with pain.

[@hospicenursejulie]

I was an icu nurse for several years- it made me want to get into hospice

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you for all your hard work

[@pammcclellan5443]

​@hospicenursejulie you are wonderful to take your time to enlighten us ❤ Pam 12:15 pm

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@adoxartist1258]

It's inhumane to force a pet to drag along in agony. It's inhumane to force a human.

[@michaelscott5155]

It’s expensive to

[@shanemcguire5347]

Humans are not animals death should be a natural process again just opinions but death should come naturally

[@wendyodell356]

Exactly! We don't want our fur babies to suffer, why do OUR PEOPLE have to suffer. My Mom would have gone this route if she had thought about it. She suffered greatly with pain due to a few of her illnesses. I thought there were pills you took? Maybe on the very beginning, when this was becoming legalized? I watched a movie or movie short. It was real life in real time. Very interesting and beautiful. The couple hosted a BBQ at their home for family and close friends. When it became time, the best friend, significant other, brothers and sisters and parents were there with her. Although the party was for her, it wound up being a huge support for her significant other. I'm sure it was still devastating for him deep down even if he never came right out and said it. His body language and expressions alluded to it. Regarding Alzheimer's and Parkinsons not qualifying for the end of life treatment is B.S. There should be a court sign-off by the judge, the patient can go through at the initial diagnosis. A family member or designated person should be able to do the pick-up of the medication. I've taken care of patients with both diseases when I was a CNA, and would definitely not want to suffer or have my friends or family suffer right along with me 😢 It's just ridiculous! Until someone famous or important has this happen to them, the law won't change. But I'm sure they'd find away around it, illegally anyway. Of course this is just my opinion but I'm sure a lot of people will agree with me.

[@TheTuesday11]

@@michaelscott5155this is an issue. If your family member is ill and using your savings to treat them they may feel guilty and for this reason only decide for euthanasia. I’m sorry, I don’t think we should allow someone to choose death because of money. Especially if they are doing it because of money. We don’t choose death because life is expensive.

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

Seems like most opposition is because of the possibility of abuse.

[@countrygirl432]

In my state, it isn't approved. My uncle had found out he had terminal cancer. Early one morning, he called my aunt at 4:30 am told her there's 3500(cremation)on the table, the back door will be unlocked and he's already called 911. They found him in the back bedroom with a gun shot in his skull. I believe that all terminal patients should have that decision on the table besides Hospice care for them to decide themselves. In the most uncontrollable situation for that patient their final day is the thing they can control.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Oh wow- thank you for sharing and sending you love

[@mattdonna9677]

I'm sorry you lost your uncle that way, a gunshot is a horrible way to leave this world. Leukemia will kill me eventually, and I choose to stay alive as long as possible.

[@blueocean5210]

@@mattdonna9677why shooting the self is bad while killing ourself with meds is right both ways are different way of killing it is just to give the right expression to the act we do

[@elainebraindrain3174]

I have same plan🔫

[@mattdonna9677]

​@@blueocean5210if you personally knew people who died of a gunshot and what it does to the body you would understand the difference between the 2 methods. I do understand the point you're making.

[@SeaTurtle515]

Thank you for this very informative video. I have advanced, terminal ovarian cancer and I have decided that when I am given six months or less to live, I will Die with Dignity, the time and place of my choosing. My family understands as already they see the physical suffering my body is undergoing. I am so very thankful I live in a state that allows humans to make this most personal of choices.

[@SeaTurtle515]

@@ichibonfriend2923 Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.

[@margodphd]

I hope that the time You have left is not only as painless and comfortable as possible but also filled to brim with joy, beauty and togetherness with those You cherish the most ❤

[@SeaTurtle515]

@@margodphd Your words bring me comfort. Thank you.

[@elizabethbeauchamp6580]

I'm so sorry to hear of your terminal diagnosis 😢. I hope you are not in too much pain ❤. I've learned so much from this wonderful nurse and I'm not afraid to die.

[@SeaTurtle515]

@@elizabethbeauchamp6580 I appreciate your caring words. Thank you.

[@ChrisW228]

When my uncle died, it dragged on for so many days with him looking like he was suffering terribly despite being totally out of it on medication. I’ll never forget talking my cousin down from taking matters into his own hands. He was prepared to go to jail just to no longer watch his father suffer so much. I dread the day…

[@realone4341]

I fear death less now. I learn more and feel more accepting after your presentations. Thanks.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you 🥹🥹💗

[@jeffpawlinski3210]

Julie, Thank You for all you do and for the education you provide. I posted once before that I am a Hospice Care Liaison for Compassus Hospice here in Milwaukee. I have learned so much from you, even after nearly two decades of working in Hospice Care. Your patient advocacy and committment to dispelling Hospice Myths is inspiring. You're a treasure!

[@carolmartin4413]

Some people don't understand how debilitating chronic, intense pain is. If a mentally competent person living with intense pain and limited time left should have the right to die with dignity. Why prolong the inevitable when that inevitable time is pure hell?

[@rubykelley5581]

I watched the movie How to Die in Oregon about 9 years ago. It was the first time I had ever heard about death with dignity, and I'll admit, it was pretty scary at first. But by the end, I couldn't understand why more states didn't offer this option for the terminally ill. Someone who is dying isn't left with many choices. Choosing how and when to die and being able to spend your last moments surrounded by the people who love you is a very powerful thing.

[@justicewillprevail1106]

I'm 100% fully support with death with dignity. It should be our right to choose when and where we'd like to leave this world.

[@jenniferjean]

We have M.A.I.D. medical assistance in dying in Canada and I would hope nobody would have to suffer unnecessarily if they don't have to. We should all have a choice.

[@TheTuesday11]

If a person is dying thru should be on hospice, and like Julie said, if your on hospice you should not be in pain.

[@missbb5432]

🎯🎯

[@MsJPinMadison]

I feel there should not be restrictions for those who have suffered from long standing pain as well - physical and or emotional. And across the U.S. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[@tommygirl6659]

In canada it is available across the country, a dr administers the medication through an I’ve, and the parameters are far broader, and still being worked on

[@KH-tt3wv]

Thank you for sharing your insights and your stories, Nurse Julie. You are providing vital information and conversation about a subject most of are otherwise under-prepared to face. It is wild to me that the expected standard of care we have for animals is to minimize unnecessary suffering through euthanasia, but the same intervention as a self-chosen way to minimize human suffering is met with fear and suspicion. There is no good reason why a dying person should not be able to choose for themselves when they are ready to go if that's what they want.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you for being here

[@kimnoble9434]

Thank you for making this video. There should be no controversy surrounding it as we should each have the ability to make the decision about our own lives. Nobody else’s beliefs should be forced upon us, and no one should be made to suffer at the end of life.

[@LesliePourHouse]

I absolutely agree! A patient who’s terminal should never have to suffer nor should the family who get false hope when they patients get that last little burst of energy!

[@jenniferjean]

If you're terminally ill and you have a choice you can arrange the time to die and have your family and friends with you. You won't die alone. That's only compassionate and puts the patient first.

[@emme6910]

Agreed. We don't force our pets live & suffer. 👍

[@phoenixtoash2396]

I feel even those who like me, are not terminal not insane and not wanting by will alone to live on this hell planet should absolutely should be a choice as literally a human core right.

[@meghancronin9156]

Hope to see the day this is federally legal ❤ appreciate you, your stories and the way you advocate for your patients and what is right ❤❤

[@LilByrdFly2]

Amen!! 💗

[@Nan-59]

Nurse Julie deserves SO MANY MORE subscribers than she currently has!❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 This really is an awesome and very informative channel!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@laurabenson1278]

Thank you so much for presenting this information. Every one of your videos is as comforting as it is enlightening. I agree 100% that everyone has the right to control his/her own body, including how they die. I am a cancer survivor, and I often wonder about how I will ultimately die. I have no reason to think that day is around the corner, but I continue to watch all of your content. Indeed, being informed makes it seem a lot less frightening, and I absolutely understand what you mean when you say the experience can be beautiful. I do wish there were a lot more practitioners who offered this type of education to everyone, not just those who are already at the end of their life. As a matter of fact, I have a son in nursing school, and I told him about you and how impressed I was with your mission. He said that some of his fellow students already knew about you! Thanks again, Julie.

[@SpiritSeekersIL]

Had the option been in my state, my dad would likely have considered it. He suffered with severe COPD, heart failure (2 bypasses before 55), chronic back pain, just a hard life; and it had become too much. By the time I approached him about hospice, he has 100% in but knew the morphine would ease his pain and help him pass. He knew that was holding him here. A few days later his body relaxed and he transitioned.

[@ranchoboomerang]

❤️

[@sunnyblueskies6505]

Hi, Julie! I just want you to know you inspired me to make a move in home health to hospice. I applied and got the job! I’m very excited, and your vids made me realize not all are able to be a part of this special realm. I start in a few days. Thanks for sharing all that you do!

[@pegs1659]

Yay! Good luck and may the force be with you. Haha

[@GildaLee27]

The Death with Dignity law in California was passed by a large majority of California voters. Those who do not approve may freely choose to not use medication to end their terminally ill lives. Those who do not approve may freely move away from California. There will be no tolerance here for attacks upon terminally ill people, their families, or their caregivers. Peace and goodwill to all.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Yes yes yes

[@GildaLee27]

@@gloriaguerrero613 Please explain how anyone is being forced or could be forced to leave the state that has a MAID law.

[@AlerieHightower]

Just for information purposes, Oregon has stopped enforcing the residency part of their Death With Dignity law, so you could essentially travel there to end your life without having to establish residency. All of the other criteria would need to be met, though.

[@hospicenursejulie]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pegs1659]

So much for dying in your own bed. All states need to adopt this. Not everyone can afford to travel or even be able to travel and some friends and family might not be able to travel.

[@starletsatori8933]

I agree! It's what I want for myself if I'm going to suffer before death. I just had to have my lovely dog put down. It was so peaceful and to know she was no longer suffering meant so much to me.

[@meghancronin9156]

So sorry about your dog 💕🫂

[@suzieb4900]

I am on board with this! I greatly appreciate this choice 🎉❤ Thanks so much for all you do Julie! I greatly appreciate all your messages.

[@51hankyspanky7]

You are a wonderful person, Julie. Thank you so much for your videos, and yes, Dr. Kevorkian was truly a hero.

[@JessicaCarnahan-o5q]

I find it interesting how accepted euthanasia is for our beloved animals but have such a hard time letting our fellow humans have this same dignity- my personal opinion is because we are scared of death and the unknown. Thank you for this valuable channel and information. Knowledge is power!!

[@j.svensson7652]

My state has Death with dignity! Good!

[@meghancronin9156]

I'm hoping it passes in my state 💗

[@monicaperez2843]

Me, too! (NY)

[@azalea1404]

I certainly agree it should be an option to all - incl. people with alzheimers and parkinson. Thank you so much Julie for teaching us all these important matters regarding death.

[@tammygifford7831]

Everyone should watch your videos, it has changed me and what to expect at the end of your life

[@meghancronin9156]

❤❤❤

[@hospicenursejulie]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!

[@carolpiirto5613]

I thank you a MILLION TIMES for the information, the sacred stories,everything you relate. You’re the best!

[@re5pectred100]

Øwish we had this in the UK. A man recently was released from prison after his wife begged him to end her life from agonising cancer. Such a sad case

[@ciaralovebug360]

Thank you so much for your videos and education on death. It has really helped me. My aunt is currently in end of life care and I feel better understanding some of the things I’m seeing. Today was tough but the knowledge I have gained from many of your video has really helped. Thank you for all you do

[@kathyweber5675]

Hi Julie, I just found your channel. Thank you for what you are doing. My dad passed almost 3 yrs ago from LBD, and all of your info I've seen so far is so informative. I feel like I'll have better armor if you will when my mom joins my dad. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@ASurfgirl]

Humans are so sick if your pet was dying and suffering you’d be called an animal abuser if you didn’t put it to sleep many times ppl deciding for you when they think you should or you’re selfish if you didn’t do it early enough. Yet they want humans to suffer til the end. I think it shouldn’t be hard, passed maybe just you have 6 months or less to live. That dementia patients aren’t allowed is awful. They should be allowed to make arrangements before hand. I’ve heard stories bout how horrible that disease is ppl having to be told again someone died a long time ago like it’s new to them then completely forgetting again it seems absolutely cruel to expect ppl to go through things like that especially when they are still with it and know they are probably gonna decline that way. Instead this is way ppl end up doing it anyhow alone and in a messy and painful way often more traumatic to those left behind. I had to put my one cat to sleep in January it was so peaceful. I wish I could of afforded it at a home. I’d prefer that over ways my family and many friends have had to go. Plus there something beautiful bout picking your time making sure you have everyone you want and wants to be there or however you choose it. I’ve seen documentaries bout ppl who have done this, mostly at first they were in other countries cause let’s be honest the USA is backwards I think they’d rather bleed you dry with medical bills then actually help you here but I remember one guy had a huge party the night before with all his friends was a celebration then next morning took the medication with a doctor and maybe his very closest ppl with him. He had terminal cancer but wasn’t at the point he was just rotting away and couldn’t move having to go through the humiliation some ppl feel bout not being able to do basic things like go to the bathroom. Why it’s called death with dignity.

[@ragevsraid7703]

Death with Dignity is very needed BUT if you wish the suffering to end it is very easy with the amount and strength of medicine given in this period of life. Doctors and nurses and hospice workers have always made this a choice no matter what state of laws. God Bless You All.

[@ChrisW228]

People with Parkinson’s, etc., should be allowed to pass the tests well ahead of the last six months, indicating that at X point within the six months, this should be administered. It is a shame that your last memory/experience needs to be struggling to keep down something vile tasting.

[@jackbleiberg932]

Julie, you are national treasure, I love how you love, and how you care for your patients, and there love ones, Your KZbin channel is an amazing thing for family members and friends your teaching us can lift the dark secret vail on death and dying, and you shine light on it. Julie I wish you nothing but the best, because you are the best, Let Go and let God. ❤

[@janelassiter5239]

Something needs to be done for Alzheimer's patients! My mom lingered for 4.5 years bedridden. Initially, she was still lucid enough that she'd periodically ask for a gun (not like her at all) because she didn't want to live like that. That time was horrible. Her decline was really tough to watch. Ultimately, her passing was peaceful and beautiful in many ways, but she had zero quality of life. 😢💜💔

[@liliahm5270]

Thank you for sharing and having this Chanel. Very. Informative.

[@taduh7923]

Thank you for sharing this. I love your channel so much. You explain everything so gracefully.

[@kathydavenport4422]

Thank you I would love to not die in agony. Your a blessing to many of us. Never doubt yourself

[@pnwsenior-elle]

I plan this if I become terminal. We should have the choice and not someone else's belief. It's not suicide. The person is dying and doesn't want to go through so much pain and loss of dignity just because someone else wants the person to do what they feel is right.

[@dawnmguzman]

I have experinced horrible death processes from various disease with family members and friends. Why should it be agonizing if it doesn't have to be, or feared when it's part of life too? I definantely know I'd choose death with dignity if that is also my fate. I also believe it should be available to every American without religious and political wrangling and meddling. I really enjoy your informative videos and tiktoks Julie. Helps soothe fear and uncertainty when we know a little bit about a lot of things ❤

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@anngiuli]

Thank you so very much for this valuable information. Grateful for your knowledge and your time sharing this.

[@theartbysteph]

It definitely should be federally funded and available nationwide. Everyone has the right to choose how/when they die. Thank you for all you share!💜

[@SueK51]

Available, maybe, but federally funded? If you want this, pay for it yourself.

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

I am terminally ill according to my doctors and I, but hospice won't take me because my life limiting, irreversible, severe chronic illness isn't on their list of terminal illnesses. I'm told by professionals that these hospices likely have bias toward me because VSED is one of my options, my age and appearance, and severe chronic illness. They think VSED is suicide. They recommended palliative care (but not their own palliative care), seeing specialists I've already seen (plus second opinions), and interventional pain medicine who, among my other specialists, say there's nothing else they can do for me. Death with dignity laws also improve palliative care and hospice care. The irony is that this hospice fear of my death under this circumstance is actually contributing to my death. Science knows that unmanaged pain makes people more ill. I know that my unmanaged severe exhaustion and weakness do the same.

[@fifilafleur5555]

What is VSED? May I ask what illness you have?

[@toma.6942]

​@@fifilafleur5555voluntary stop eating and drinking

[@robert375cheytac8]

See the documentary “ Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die In America”. One of the featured subjects decided to take this way to exit, leaving on his own terms. Showed him building his wooden coffin with his son in law before drinking the formula and laying down in it. Very sad, but very strong of him to follow through.

[@queenofscots839]

Animals are treated more humanely… 💯

[@laurabeissel9345]

Animals are NOT HUMANS.

[@demetricemerriweather9925]

I say that all the time

[@SueK51]

You're comparing apples and oranges.

[@queenofscots839]

@@SueK51how so? Not to me, animals are innocent compared…. So what’s your point? Humans should suffer, wrong medicine is the same as that.. either way…

[@dillydalie11]

We need this law for those even without being terminal

[@pegs1659]

What?

[@gradientcube]

​@@pegs1659available to everyone who needs it without strict requirements

[@cathygibson5157]

They need to change the laws and make death with dignity more accessible

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

My late mother in law, Jospehine, was in a way with a few strokes to where she could not eat any longer but had to be fed by a stomach tube. The doctor from the hospital said it would be best to let her pass naturally by not feeding her for about two weeks and let her body shut down. My brother in law, her son whom I didn't marry, said he was going to take her back to his home state and take care of her in a rehab center. She ended up living 6 more years, had a fun state of life by the videos we shared, but passed in isolation with covid before there was a vaccine. To some this might not make sense, but she did get to see more family back in NY and PA and they were able to see her.

[@kathidori8504]

I'm happy for your your experiences. I think, we should get the opinion of at least two doctors.....

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

@@kathidori8504 Absolutely. I wish my brother in law would have listened to me. It is good to make an informed decision. Thank you for your reply. Stay safe.

[@joecheffo5942]

I respect your post. Yet I personally would find it hard to have fun lying with a feeding tube. Of course everyone is different. Did those joyful videos really reflect the reality of all those years? Possibly and hopefully they did reflect that. Her son probably new her well and made the right choice. Anyone who knows me knows I would not want that. Probably good to have living wills.

[@ConsciousConversations]

I agree❤❤❤ soo much. Your life. Their life. The person who has lived and the body is no longer sustainable for them.. THEIR BODY.. their life. Why people can not grasp this.. is so heart breaking. The number of family or whomever who force people to live in misery and pain and suffer because of their own grief.. the suffering does not have to be on both ends. It’s almost like abuse, like I’m sad so you have to suffer so I can draw my sadness out too. What a beautiful society we can be when we recognize that a person’s life is their own.❤

[@JB-ry9wc]

Thank you for all that you do 🙏🙏

[@christinekeleher3578]

In Canada Ontario it’s very different but I agree we should be able to choose.

[@Redo12able]

Thanks for the information. I've been waiting to see such a video from you. By circumstance, the last one standing, I will most likely choose this option. I'm just wondering how someone first asks about this option from a medical doctor.. I guess one just asks. Lol. Thanks for all you do.

[@shannonoliver5414]

Thank you for this information and for that beautiful story. 😊

[@martryan2060]

You can drink when you choose You can smoke if you please all of Which hasten death. So why not choose your time of passing if suffering? The problem is there is more money to be made by keeping people alive. Have a good week 👍

[@chnalvr]

This should be available in every state. If someone disagrees with this option, they do not have to do it.

[@NJmommykyldyl]

Severe untreatable mental illness is extremely cruel to make someone live with as well. Sad.

[@kathydavenport4422]

Thank you I have several mental issues and for many years I wanted to die it was horrible I now have meds to help take the edge off but at one time it was a different story

[@TheTuesday11]

@@kathydavenport4422I hope it’s ok to ask you some questions. If you’re not comfortable answering them that’s ok too. I would like to know, now that you have medications to take the edge off, are you glad you didn’t end your life while you were suffering? If you knew back then what you know now would you have wanted to die? Again, no pressure to answer. I’m just in a similar situation and would like input from someone who has been here and made it through. 💕

[@margodphd]

​@@TheTuesday11 It's been over a year since I tried to take my own life - six months since I've started to walk again, a little less - talk. I'm in " remission" of depression - something I've known for most of my adult life. If it's something similar to Your experience and You want to ask something of someone who was by all purposes an open eyes corpse (GCSE of 3, brain infarction...etc) and is now "well" - don't hesitate.

[@tommygirl6659]

Hopefully in march of 2024, it will be legal for those with untreatable mental illness to request, and receive MAiD (medical assistance in dying)

[@NJmommykyldyl]

@@tommygirl6659 can you explain, if you don't mind?

[@SailorGal7353]

The ones who do not support this law are ones who have not seen some of the painful suffering that our loved ones go through with many of the diseases that are out there. I have known people who wanted to die when there was no hope of saving them and their lives had turned into just trying to survive through the pain and of each day. We are allowed freedom of choice for how we live our lives, why not the same freedom to choose for our deaths? This should be a law everywhere!

[@hl8333]

Thank you for your candid thoughts; I'm sure that the patient, her family and friends welcomed you in being there for her.

[@kristenadams2984]

Have you addressed VSED?

[@hospicenursejulie]

Not yet

[@kanchu4577]

Hey mam can you tell me what medication do i need to stop nausea, vomiting when you're in vsed process

[@fifilafleur5555]

I have stage 4 ovarian cancer but I don’t think I would do this for my own religious reasons.

[@hospicenursejulie]

💗

[@jenniferjean]

I hope we all have a choice if it comes to that. In Canada it's legal here and that gives me peace. Wishing you a pain free future. 💜

[@lindanelson8400]

I agree with you. I'm a long term care nurse with 35 years experience. I've been at the bedside of many many deaths. Death doesn't scare me. Each of us will have to go through it. But when you take your own life, you have declared yourself God. There's only one God who determines life and death. Because of my religious beliefs, even if it were legal in my state, as a nurse I would refuse to take part in any assisted suicide, or what ever you wish to call it. Even if it cost me my job, or my nursing license.

[@kathidori8504]

It's your choice. Just ask your doctor for a good pain management. May Gods peace dwell in your heart.

[@Tichaba124]

Both my parents died horrible painful deaths from cancer. I had to argue with the nurse to not resucite him as he had already pulled out his tubes several times and wanted to go. She was so angry! She pulled off his sheets and made me watch his poor naked body as his color changed. . He had lung cancer and smelled horrible. But, when he took that last breath., it smelled like roses. My mom had terrible bed sores in hospice! Don’t ever go to hospice in Michigan! She was in so much pain. Sorry, long story. We love you Julie!

[@lindseyb9267]

Thank you for making this video….so important 💗💗

[@Linda-eg3wo]

I'm a nurse and have sat with many people as they died. I want the right to end mine when I'm ready which is soon. I just need to know what I need to do to get it on a ballot to vote ASAP. I don't want anyone making those choices for me. I want to see my family and friends beforehand, not disclose the date to anyone, but to my family the day I choose. That will be the closest time of not knowing. If anyone can help me, please get me the info.

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@robertglennienz]

New Zealand legalized euthanasia in 2020. It was one of two issues put to public referendum in the election that year.

[@lindaowens65]

I had a friend with brain cancer who was in horrible pain and vomiting for months because he believed he would go to hell if he did this. I personally will end my life if I'm suffering, your loved ones watching you die such a painfull death suffer too.

[@Linda-eg3wo]

What do I need to do?

[@michael0o5]

Sharing this, was the honor.Thanks

[@Stella_V777]

I 100% agree that this should be legal in all the states please like this video so it can reach more people and they can sign the petitions that are in that description!

[@WirelessCaller-h4z]

I live in california. A friend that is at home hospice has decided to to acquire death with dignity medication. He has told me that He must be driven to and from the hospital pharmacy in order to get the prescription filled. Also i do believe that i have to sign something or other. I told him that I would take him to the pharmacy. I'm not sure if all his family members are on board with his wishes regarding his decision. I am wondering if there could be any legal ramifications from his family members for simply giving him a ride to and from the pharmacy. If anyone has any information on this ,or a legal website regarding such matters, it would be greatly appreciated.

[@carolemantha8958]

❤ I believe, I believe, I believe !! ❤

[@LilByrdFly2]

I wish they had this in Florida but I do know if you go to the Dr of a relative in hospice whose actively dying,like with my uncle,where his heart just wouldn't stop and after a week of him being in a coma state, I did go to his Dr without any of my family knowing obviously and I said hasn't he suffered enough? When are you going to end this for him? And he said who are you and I said I'm his niece but he was like my father growing up. And I said I know all you have to do is up that morphine a little bit because it's just his heart that's keeping him holding on and he went in the room and 15 minutes later my uncle passed. So it does happen just not the way I wish it would 4:07. I think it's merciful

[@melodioushaste]

I support it 100%. and for mental illness in addition to physical illness.

[@tiportangeles2696]

Both my parents died naturally from GBM, It was horrible. Wish the laws had ben passed back then.

[@daniellenard2872]

I saw a documentary where the dr started an Iv with saline but the person had to draw the medicine and inject into the port on their own while dr was not present this was in B.C.

[@hospicenursejulie]

This is in Canada

[@daniellenard2872]

@@hospicenursejulie yes ma’am BC / Vancouver . Thank you for the work you do . The families should feel honored to have u

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@namastenurse]

I watched a documentary about a women who traveled to another country (not Canada) where requirements were a bit more loose in terms of time left to live. You just needed the medical to document your condition and pass the psychological exam. The self admin requirements are the same and it appears to be a similar barbiturate type drug and dosing route.

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@JulzHair]

Every state needs to have this❤

[@Cool-Lake]

How long after receiving the medication and taking home do you have to use it? I’m in Ohio that has the law.

[@hospicenursejulie]

You never have to- it's up to the person

[@elsie6326]

This person may be asking if there is an expiration date on the medication.

[@Cool-Lake]

​@@elsie6326 Not as much whether there is an expiration date, which every kind of medication has, but what happens in the following situation: The illness has progressed to where the patient, and Dr's determine they have approx 6 months so the patient obtains the medicine. Then, something changes that allows this person to survive well beyond the 6 months, say 1 year. If the med does not expire, is there any stipulation in law that says it MUST be used within a certain date or returned. Then the patient would then have to go through the application process again.

[@MarieJesne]

Thank you so much for thus video and sharing that patient's story. If you don't mind sharing, how did the family and friends react in the actively dying phase? Did they want to stay in the room? Did they watch or look away? Or talk to each other?

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Thank you so much for this information! You are a gift! ❤️❤️

[@ruthannecoro6198]

We have DWD her in Maine. It’s poignant and beautiful and leaves our pre in control. I love this as option 🦋

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@fionasmall4384]

We’ve been trying to get this law through parliament here in Scotland but it once again it’s failed 😢

[@dburch7894]

Husband is in ESLD that effects the cognitive processes as well as ascites and varacies. He has been on Hospice comfort care for two months. Death With Dignity is something I’ll be looking into.

[@HR-wd6cw]

I think it should be legal in all states for people to do this. I feel that as long as they pass a series of "tests" or questions (as I think area required in the 11 states that do allow this) then it should be legal. I mean if someone is ill and worse yet, in some sort of pain and the future will just be worse for them as their ailment gets worse, then yes, I think with proper screening (questions and assessments) those people should be allowed to make that choice. Yes it is a form of suicide, and I would agree that people are right to a point in saying that, but the difference here is the person is making a conscious and "rational" decision to end their life. Obviously some things that should be rqeuired to be considered is the ailments, the impact it has on the person among other things. I think it shouldn't be possible for someone to just say they want to end their life early, but with proper conversation and screening, it should be made legal in all states, because some people are suffering from ailments that really, have no cure or options left, and more or less are living in pain waiting (and in some cases, wanting) to die.

[@jenniferalbrecht5101]

As always, thank you! ❤

[@axisgarm]

Its absurd to think that we live in a sophisticated world, but have such an obtuse way of looking at the process of death. I can’t speak for other parts of the world, but in America you can go to jail for NOT ending an animal’s suffering; but on the flip side, if you end a human’s suffering or they end their own, they too will be prosecuted!!! It’s not the politician’s or even the doctor’s life. Who are they to tell someone how much they should have to suffer when we have the ability to end life with no additional suffering? If it’s an issue based upon religion, let the person dying sort that out on the other side… I grew up the grandson of a baptist preacher, I get it. I’m also someone who came as close to death as possible and got to keep living. Every day for the last 23 years has been filled with some pain and suffering. I hope I either go instantly or I have the option to say when I go, when I’ve decided enough is enough!!!! I guess if doctor’s won’t help, I will have to try my local veterinarian!!!!!

[@gracegiven8875]

The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.

[@jaesunglee2780]

There's no dignified death without a good life, suggesting that a good death is intertwined with a fulfilling and meaningful life in this world.

[@ashleypg1708]

How to D!e in Oregon is a BEAUTIFUL documentary about this. ❤

[@sydneypeppler8810]

What I like about this concept is that it can be a planned event. It would allow everyone to enjoy that “gift of time” more 🥰 it’s not like ya need to crack open the bottle as soon as you leave the pharmacy. You can make it special. And leave everyone with a scared memory.

[@Troutstar]

We extend life too often when a peaceful transition would be the best outcome because of fear. Death is one choice we all should have a say in when the time approaches. ❤

[@allengumm1157]

Julie, could you please tell us how we find a health provider who is willing to procure us this medication? It may be "available" to us, but if we can't find a provider who will help us obtain it, we're up a creek. I honestly think that information on how to find a willing provider is more helpful than telling us how and when to take the medication. Thank you.

[@heatherc2042]

Bless your heart Julie. Thank you for the explanation. My Dad is ready and this was exactly the information that I needed. His Dr. has already signed on.

[@milliefusion7340]

I want to know how to look for this. Small cell lung cancer and I am not able to continue treatment for my condition. I need to start looking now how to go about getting this. Unfortunately I am in a state that doesn't allow this. But in Oregon, (I think) is a place where you don't have to live to get the medications. Can anyone help me?

[@highrx]

Watching someone you love die is a hard experience. For each one of us, we will see it through our own lenses. Then each of us will process what we are experiencing or have experienced differently. The visuals, the smells and the noises are absolutely the things that will stick in your brain. A sort of PTSD effect? After-all, The fruity smell and the gurgling sounds of your loved one dying is something that you’re not going to get out of your head. Having a way to minimize the suffering for both the dying and the living is the Key element about the death with dignity laws.

[@thomashess9874]

Thank you for these informative videos, I am a retired male RN and would like to see a movement through out the nation to adopt this procedure. Is there an organization ? How does one get this started in a state without this practice? Once again thank you for your experiences, that I have had working in the profession,not in hospice ,but working a long tome in long term care.

[@gracegiven8875]

Don’t take part: the autopsies show they die from drowning The person is given a paralytic so you don't see that they are drowning in their own fluids. From the outside it looks peaceful but they drown to death while you sit there watching and you will never know if it was horrific inside their mind and they can't tell you.