Massachusetts hopes to legalize medical aid in dying

Advocates for legalizing end-of-life care with medical aid are hoping that Massachusetts becomes the eleventh state to adopt that process.
The state has put forth legislation in the past that has failed.
A new bill, sponsored by Rep. James O’Day (D-14th Worcester District) and Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester district), would allow adults with terminal illnesses with six months or less to live to request medication to aid a peaceful death.
The proposal comes with caveats. Patients must make their request in person and in writing in the presence of two witnesses, one of whom cannot be related to the patient.
Further, a referral for a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis must take place as well as a psychiatric revie...