
‘Death with dignity’: Florida non-profit calls for medical aid in dying law
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida non-profit organization is pushing for a law to allow people with terminal illnesses to die on their own terms.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida non-profit organization is pushing for a law to allow people with terminal illnesses to die on their own terms.
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Georgians for End of Life Options is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We provide support and education for Advance Care Planning, and advocacy to ensure that people have a clear understanding of their rights and all the options available to them in Georgia. We are a service provider and our role is to provide information, resources and education. We do not advocate for suicide in any way and do not advise that anyone violate GA law. We are not a clinical provider, and we do not give legal or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment advice.