Lawsuit seeks damages from hospital that did not abide by advance healthcare directive
February 17, 2026
Compassion Legal is fighting to hold the healthcare providers accountable for disregarding Ms. Cooper’s explicit end-of-life instructions.
Compassion Legal is fighting to hold the healthcare providers accountable for disregarding Ms. Cooper’s explicit end-of-life instructions.
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Medical aid in dying allows eligible terminally ill adults to seek a prescription for medication they may choose to self-ingest to bring about a peaceful death if their suffering becomes too great.
On February 6, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, making New York the 14th U.S. jurisdiction (13 states and Washington, D.C.) to authorize medical aid in dying. The law will become effective on August 5, 2026. As Compassion & Choices Sr. Campaign Director Corinne Carey noted on the…
Medical aid in dying is authorized in 14 jurisdictions, and for decades Compassion & Choices has worked to ensure that authorization translates into real, informed access to patient-directed healthcare at the end of life. Through education, advocacy, and direct patient support, we help people understand their end-of-life healthcare options and navigate complex systems with clarity…
“My best friend told me, ‘I may not believe in God, but I believe in the power of my mother’s prayers.’ This encapsulates the essence of faith and spiritual practice.” Zeena Regis, hospice chaplain and director of priority populations at Compassion & Choices, recently shared a meaningful conversation she had with her best friend while…
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