Antidote
Episode 55
Death With Dignity in California & Why Having Sovereignty Over Your Body Matters
California’s End of Life Option Act is explained by Compassion & Choices, California Outreach Manager Joe Barnes. We look at the impact of Brittany Maynard’s heroic story and explore Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act along with other state aid-in-dying laws, in this uncensored Antidote interview hosted by Michael Parker.
Terminally ill Californians and their families, physicians and pharmacists can call a free hotline, 1-800-893-4548, to access information on the End of Life Option Act including bilingual, information for the public.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Joe Barnes to Antidote.
00:50 California’s End of Life Option Act, Brittany Maynard and aid-in-dying states.
05:45 What are the qualifications for aid-in-dying, and how does it work?
12:50 Barnes’ involvement in the “Death with Dignity” movement.
14:40 Medication for aid in dying.
19:10 Opposition to the End of Life Option.
24:00 Compassion & Choices and educating the public.
30:00 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Joe Barnes is a Strategic Campaigner, Community Engagement Expert and Digital Strategist working as the Compassion & Choices, CA Outreach Manager.
Additional Links
https://www.compassionandchoices.org/
https://twitter.com/joebarnescv
https://www.facebook.com/weareantidote?fref=ts
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