Health Care

California's Right-To-Die Law Still Has Some Kinks, Hearing Finds

January 29, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The End of Life Option Act made it legal for terminally ill patients to take lethal medication. But some families say red tape and poor provider training keeps patients from actually exercising the right to die.

State Government

Authors Of California's End-Of-Life Law Say Drug Costs, Access Must Be Examined

July 5, 2017 | Chris Nichols

One year after California’s end-of-life law went into effect, the bill’s authors say it is gradually being accepted by doctors and patients, but can be improved.

Health Care

California's Aid-In-Dying Law Marks One Year Anniversary

June 9, 2017 | Sally Schilling

Friday marks the one-year anniversary of California's "Aid In Dying" law. The law is still being challenged in court.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Reflection On State's Historic End Of Life Law

June 9, 2017 | Chris Remington

California Assembly Member Susan Eggman, from Stockton, authored AB-15, which ultimately became California’s new End of Life law last year. She joins Insight with reflections on the historic change, on the law's first anniversary.

Health Care

Critics Raise Concerns As Calif. Approaches One-Year Anniversary Of Aid In Dying Law

June 7, 2017 | Sally Schilling

As California approaches the one-year anniversary of its aid-in-dying law, critics are raising concerns about doctors taking advantage of terminally ill patients.

Book Could Provide Glimpse Into Gorsuch's View On Aid In Dying Laws

February 2, 2017 | Daniel Potter

With confirmation hearings looming, one issue where the newest U.S. Supreme Court nominee is at odds with standing California law — helping terminally ill patients end their life.