Brittany Maynard’s death has made physician-assisted suicide a major topic of discussion. But what about terminally ill patients who live in states like New York, without a Death with Dignity law? Enter Judith Schwarz. Several years ago, a 99-year-old woman called Judith Schwarz to her Manhattan apartment. The woman had shingles and severe arthritis, and her eyesight and hearing were diminishing. She could only no longer go to the orchestra; she was confined to a wheelchair. She hoped Schwarz could give her a pill to end her life. Schwarz is a veteran nurse specializing in end-of-life care. She explained to the woman that lethal drugs are illegal in New York, but she gently suggested an...
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