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dj_gitmotoday at 12:58 AM2 repliesview on HN

I looked into this recently and it seems like it is basically impossible to pre-arrange assisted suicide for alzheimer's or dementia. Even in countries which allow death with dignity. I find it very strange because it’s so common and I’m sure many people would prefer DWD in those circumstances.


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awakeasleeptoday at 1:20 AM

To me, it doesn’t seem strange at all because I’m thinking about how complicated the system would have to be to carry out such a directive.

parpfishtoday at 3:09 AM

shouldn't finding a way to kill yourself be pretty easy, even without legal DWD? you can overdose on OTC meds, or get a knife, or (in America) pick up a gun.

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