Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works.
In Illinois, terminally ill residents with less than six months to live can now request a prescription for medication to end their lives.Illinois joins 12 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing medical aid in dying. In Illinois, it’s called “Deb’s Law,” inspired by Deb Robertson, a former social worker in suburban Lombard who has an aggressive form of cancer. Robertson spent years advocating for the right to end her life with medication, should she choose to do so.After much emotional…
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