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Become an EOLWA GEM!
For some terminally ill people, aggressive treatment may not be helpful and may prolong the dying process. Under some circumstances, aggressive treatment may increase suffering, impair a person’s remaining quality of life, or even shorten life.
There are differences between a medically supported VSED and one that is not.
Many people are unaware that with support, stopping treatment can result in a peaceful death. For example, people on dialysis for kidney failure may be able to die peacefully by stopping dialysis. However, stopping medical treatments may increase discomfort or suffering. Consulting with your health care provider and arranging for palliative (comfort) care are essential before stopping treatment.
Under some circumstances stopping treatment can be combined with hospice and palliative care and/or voluntary stopping eating and drinking (see below) to shorten the dying process and reduce suffering.
VSED is:
End of Life Washington will continue to support clients choosing VSED and will be working toward improved and expanded education, support and advocacy on VSED in the coming year.
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