Maine

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Lauren Sapienza

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Lauren shared her story in April of 2024. My mom had always been in generally good health, so in 2017 when a routine colonoscopy came back with polyps that turned…

Maine Bill History 2019On March 19, 2019, the Maine Death with Dignity Act (LD 1313) was introduced by Rep. Hymanson with co-sponsors Sen. Woodsome, and Representatives Bailey, Denno, Meyer, Stearns;…

For Maine Medical Providers

Katie Wingo March 5, 2024 No Comments

For Maine Medical Providers For PhysiciansThe Compassion & Choices Doc2Doc line offers free, confidential telephone consultation with one of our seasoned medical directors, each with years of experience in end-of-life medical care…

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Lindsay Menough and Stephanie McSherry

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Erik Carlson was first diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most aggressive, incurable brain cancer, in the spring of 2019, after tingling in his left arm led him to seek medical attention.…

The Will to Move Bills

lukej May 26, 2017 No Comments

Because, frustratingly, it isn’t always the case, seeing the will of the people reflected in legislative action feels encouraging, regardless of the near-term outcome. And every success helps move the…

Maine House of Representatives Defies Voters, Fails to Pass End-of-Life Options Legislation

lukej May 23, 2017 No Comments

The Maine House of Representatives voted against LD 347, an Act Supporting Death with Dignity, also known as medical aid in dying, today by a vote of 61 to 85.…

Maine Senate Advances End-of-Life Options Legislation

lukej May 18, 2017 No Comments

The Maine Senate advanced LD 347, an Act Supporting Death with Dignity, also known as medical aid in dying, today by a vote of 16 to 15. The bill will…

End-of-Life Options Legislation Receives Hearing by Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

lukej April 5, 2017 No Comments

LD 347, an Act Supporting Death with Dignity, was heard today by Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. Sen. Roger Katz (R-Augusta) who introduced the bill,…

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