Poll: Who should decide when enough is enough?

My latest Controversies in Medicine video examines Medical Aid in Dying, the subject of one of the most difficult and personal debates in healthcare. In states where it is legal, MAID generally allows mentally competent adults with terminal illness and a limited life expectancy (six months or less) to request medication they can take to end their lives.

Supporters see it as an issue of autonomy and relief from suffering. Opponents worry about coercion, disability rights, and religious and ethical concerns. The following poll contains three questions, seeking your views on this difficult topic: 

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This month’s survey asks where you stand on the issue, what safeguards matter most and who should decide whether MAID is available.

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