Compassion & Choices News http://www.compassionandchoices.org Compassion & Choices is a nonprofit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. en-us Assemblywoman Speaks Out on Patients' Right to Know http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#051608 California Assemblywoman Patty Berg wrote a powerful editorial for California's state government newspaper this week addressing the importance of information. Americans Want Right to Die on Their Terms, Survey Says http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#051508 A survey of 1,070 adults for ELDR Magazine revealed a vast majority of Americans favor an Oregon-style aid-in-dying law. Compassion & Choices President Barbara Coombs Lee Hits the Airwaves in Sacramento http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#050708 On April 29, Compassion & Choices President Barbara Coombs Lee discussed the Right to Know End-of-Life Options Act on Sacramento's talk radio station, KFBK-AM. Judith Fleming Passes Peacefully http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#050608 After a six month battle with cancer, former Compassion & Choices CEO Judith Fleming died peacefully in her sleep. She passed away at 2:15 p.m. on May 5, 2008, surrounded by friends and family. New Hampshire Retirement Community Practices "Slow Medicine" http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#050508 Residents at a New Hampshire retirement community enjoy the practice of "slow medicine," a research-based approach to end-of-life care allowing them to refuse aggressive and costly treatments. Colorado Bill Would Protect Patients from Medical Mergers that Limit Access and Care http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#050108 A bill that would prevent hospital mergers from compromising patient care received approval by the Colorado House and Senate and will now be considered by Gov. Bill Ritter. California Right to Know Act Clears First Hurdle http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#042908 The California Right to Know End-of-Life Options Act (AB 2747) cleared its first hurdle today with a 7-3 vote in favor by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Work by Compassion & Choices of New York Leads to Palliative Care Panel http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#042108 A new advisory panel brings New York one step closer to leading the nation in palliative care, thanks to the work of the state's Compassion & Choices affiliate. Compassion & Choices President Barbara Coombs Lee Hits the Airwaves in Denver http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#040208 On March 31, Compassion & Choices President Barbara Coombs Lee discussed Oregon's landmark Death with Dignity law with Denver talk radio show host Mike Rosen. Support for Washington Initiative Continues to Gain Momentum http://www.compassionandchoices.org/news/index.php#040108 Washington’s Initiative 1000 continues to gain mainstream support, as that state’s citizens decide whether or not to put an Oregon-style aid-in-dying law on the ballot.