Graphic to announce a lawsuit win by If/When/How and Compassion & Choices with a teal paper texture background. At the top in blue is "We teamed up with Michiganders to sue their state, and..."Below in black is "We won!!! We won!!! We won!!!" And in blue under that, it reads, "Huge news: Michigan law that denied pregnant people's rights was ruled unconstitutional."

HUGE NEWS: We just won our lawsuit!

Last October, we teamed up with @compandchoices.bsky.social to file a lawsuit arguing that Michigan’s Pregnancy Exclusion law violated Michiganders’ constitutional rights.

Last week, the court agreed with us!

Read all about it: tinyurl.com/MILawsuitWin

Michigan Pregnancy Exclusion Law is Unconstitutional - Compassion & Choices Last week, Michigan’s law that denied pregnant people the ability to make important decisions about their end-of-life care–commonly referred to as a Pregnancy Exclusion– was ruled unconstitutional under Michigan’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment.  The decision came after Michigan women, physicians, and patient advocates joined together to file a lawsuit challenging a…

A big win for #PatientDirectedCare! Last week, Michigan’s law that denied pregnant people the ability to make important decisions about their end-of-life care, commonly referred to as a Pregnancy Exclusion, was ruled unconstitutional.

Read more about this important ruling: https://ow.ly/mIVi50YMRpH

Building Community Through End-of-Life Conversations - Compassion & Choices Dana Milbank, a columnist for The Washington Post, recently spent an afternoon with a group of women in their late 70s and 80s who gather regularly to discuss a topic many people avoid altogether: their own mortality. The women call themselves the “RONettes,” short for “Ready or Not.” What began…

A recent story from The Washington Post spotlights "The RONettes" -- short for "Ready or Not" -- which discusses green burials, body donation, do-not-resuscitate orders, obituary drafts, and more.

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“There seems to be substantial demand, as 44 percent of Americans would consider MAiD if diagnosed with a terminal illness.”

CA advocates promote end-of-life options for marginalized groups Organizations wanting greater awareness of end-of-life options are amplifying their message in California, especially with National Healthcare Decisions Day on Thursday.April is also Minority Health M...

"When the person writes their health-care directive and shares it with their family," Rev. Madison Shockley said, "the benefits are tremendous because then they can focus on loving one another."

Read more from Public News Service: ow.ly/T2Em50YKy4U

What's Compassion & Choices, Alex?

We were honored to be spotlighted on Jeopardy! in 2017 and are proud that we're still the largest U.S. organization advocating for people's rights at the end of life. Learn more about us: https://ow.ly/oMoZ50YGr0u

#PersonalAdvocacy #EndOfLife #MedicalAidInDying

Opinion: Medical aid in dying should be legal across all 50 states Suffering is a universal feeling, whether felt by ourselves or when watching someone we care about in pain. From newborn children to the elderly, people suffer from incurable diseases and debilitating conditions every day.  It’s a cruel burden to bear. Death inevitably comes for all of us, but some people are subjected to more painful...

People facing a terminal illness deserve the freedom to decide what dignity looks like at the end of life. Access to medical aid in dying shouldn’t depend on your zip code.

We fight every day for every eligible adult to have the option of comfort, autonomy, and peace.

https://ow.ly/IItP50YFP3b

Jeremy Boal's fight for medical aid in dying in New York - Compassion & Choices Jeremy Boal spent his career caring for people. As a palliative care physician and former chief clinical officer at Mount Sinai Health System, he watched patients suffer in ways that no medication could reach. He also spent years asking hard questions about medical aid in dying — whether it could…

Jeremy Boal became one of the more prominent voices in New York's fight to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which was signed into law on Feb. 6, 2026.

Read about his efforts: compassionandchoices.org/blog/jeremy-boals-fight-for-medical-aid-in-dying-in-new-york

#MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeCare

End-of-life care is becoming more patient-directed, new study shows - Compassion & Choices A new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests an encouraging shift towards greater patient-directed care in the United States.  Researchers analyzed data from more than 10 million Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older who were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) between 2011 and…

According to a new study in Annals of the ATS, hospitals appear to be transitioning more people to comfort-focused care. Increases in DNR orders + the use of palliative care indicate that conversations about goals of care & quality of life are likely happening more often.

https://ow.ly/j6bQ50YBomg

Expanding end-of-life education in American Samoa: A communal approach - Compassion & Choices By Maria Otero, director of priority populations at Compassion & Choices On a small island in the Samoan archipelago, a movement for healing and empowerment has been taking root.  Local leaders and advocates Ipu Lefiti and Chief Leuga Leiataua have been working for years to address community concerns related to…

Compassion & Choices was recently invited to the Territory of #AmericanSamoa to share end-of-life resources and education. The conference provided training and spaces for reflection to help people connect on a deeper level.

Read more: https://ow.ly/PMp350YAQGS

#EndOfLifePlanning #EndOfLifeCare

End-of-Life Advocates File Amicus Brief in Medical Aid-in-Dying Lawsuit at the Third Circuit - Compassion & Choices On April 1 , Compassion Legal: The End-of-Life Justice Center at Compassion & Choices, along with Ryan Chabot of WilmerHale, filed an amicus brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of two Delaware end-of-life advocates and Compassion & Choices Action Network (the Action Network) seeking to protect…

Protecting end-of-life options means protecting the right of every person to make deeply personal decisions about their care.

Learn how we're taking action to ensure terminally ill Delawareans have access to #MedicalAidInDying: https://ow.ly/JYJ650YCRIC

#EndOfLifeCare #PersonalAutonomy

A Patient's Guide to Personal Advocacy With Doctors, Healthcare Systems and Hospice - Compassion & Choices The quality of your end-of-life care can be greatly improved through thoughtful planning: finding the right care setting, working with providers who align with your values, and being an active participant in your care decisions. Understanding the healthcare system becomes easier with the right guidance and preparation. When you and…

The quality of your end-of-life care can be greatly improved through thoughtful planning.

This National Public Health Week (NPHW), learn how to advocate for care that reflects what matters most to you: https://ow.ly/Hj0u50Yz9yj

#NPHW #PublicHealth #PersonalAdvocacy

Planning for End-of-Life Decisions Different groups are preparing workshops around Southern Idaho to help people make the tough decisions as they plan for their death.

Ahead of #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay, Meagan Williams, manager of clinical education at Compassion & Choices, joined Idaho leaders for a conversation on why #EndOfLifePlanning matters and how families can start making their wishes known.

Listen now: https://ow.ly/X0tZ50YClWv

#EndOfLifeCare

What will be most important to you at the end of life?

A few of the responses we've received: Pain-free. Surrounded by loved ones. Being mentally alert and competent.

How would you answer the question? ⬇️

#EndOfLifeCare #EndOfLifePlanning

"The work we do is really driven by the stories of people who are directly impacted by both good end-of-life care and end-of-life care that falls short ... In my experience, so many of our storytellers, our volunteers, our leaders, our advocates are women."

Read more: https://ow.ly/60Tn50Yy7JA

April is #MinorityHealthMonth, a time to recognize the ongoing disparities in care and the importance of improving health outcomes for all people.

Plan ahead and make your wishes known: candc.link/MyEndOfLifeDecisions

#EndOfLifeCare #EndOfLifePlanning

Dementia Values and Priorities Tool - Compassion & Choices

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? This toolkit from @compandchoices.bsky.social helps ppl w/dementia name their healthcare values & priorities. A great addition to advanced healthcare directives. compassionandchoices.org/dementia-val...
#EndOfLifePlanning #dementia #mortality #deathdoula

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On #TransgenderDayOfVisibility, we uplift the courage and resilience of transgender people across the country and world.

Today and every day, we honor the joy of our trans siblings and make space to collectively hold their grief.

#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV #CollectiveCare #EndOfLifeCare

In Your State - Compassion & Choices

Medical aid in dying is currently authorized in 14 jurisdictions. Curious what's happening your state? Visit compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state to learn more.

#MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeCare #EndOfLifePlanning

Chart showing Republicans split on morality of physician-assisted death, while Democrats largely see it as permissible.

About 6 in 10 Americans don’t have moral objections to medical aid in dying, also known as physician-assisted death. www.pewresearch.org/...

‘It can spare people so much pain’: what is an advance directive and should you get one? My sister and I had to make decisions that determined the course of my parents’ final hours. This important end-of-life document could have guided us

What even IS an advance directive and why does it matter? The Guardian just published this helpful explainer, and we were honored to be interviewed and featured. If you've been putting off thinking about end-of-life planning this is a great place to start. www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

Barbara Mancini was prosecuted for her father’s death until a judge dismissed the case.

#RightToDie, a 16-min documentary, shares her story and asks a critical question: What will it take to honor someone’s end-of-life wishes?

Sign up to access the film: https://ow.ly/votc50YwnEq

#EndOfLifeCare

Women drive end-of-life reform in IL March is Women’s History Month and an organization advocating for end-of-life reform is highlighting the significant role of women from Illinois in driving the movement.The state recently became the…

March is Women’s History Month, and an end‑of‑life reform group is highlighting the role women played in the movement. IL recently became the first Midwest state to legalize medical aid in dying. Advocates say storytelling and lived experience have shaped the work.
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Winter 2026 - Compassion & Choices It would be another 30 years before I would learn that her attending physician was Dr. Peter Rasmussen, the first prescriber of medical aid in dying in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Deb Robertson began advocating so others wouldn’t have to face the end of life without options. Her efforts helped inspire Illinois’ new End-of-Life Options Act, now known as Deb’s Law.

Read more about Deb and Illinois' legislation: https://ow.ly/MCNf50YuXwo

Advance Care Planning - Compassion & Choices

When’s the right time to create an advance directive?

✅ After a major life change
✅ To make your healthcare preferences clear
✅ To choose someone you trust to make decisions

Start your advance care planning process: https://ow.ly/jWl850YvOho

#AdvanceCarePlanning #EndOfLife

New medical aid-in-dying research underscores importance of advocacy and education - Compassion & Choices 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…

Two recently published studies examine gaps that can limit meaningful access to end-of-life healthcare in states where medical aid in dying is authorized. They point to the same issue: authorization does not automatically translate into informed access.

Read more: https://ow.ly/VX1W50Ytpf9

Why a Tennessee free speech case matters to end-of-life care nationwide - Compassion & Choices Earlier this month, Compassion Legal, the End-of-Life Justice Center at Compassion & Choices, took action in a federal court case that could have far-reaching consequences for end-of-life care, including the ability to share information about medical aid in dying or even discuss end-of-life wishes with loved ones. The case challenges…

“A decision reversing the District Court ... would open the door for states to criminalize speech about healthcare options available in other states, such as medical aid in dying," said Amy Subach, Associate Staff Attorney at Compassion Legal.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qu0b50YvXAq

Many Americans Misunderstand Medical Aid in Dying Laws

Research led by #RutgersSPH's Elissa Kozlov identifies two gaps in understanding medical aid in dying (MAID) laws: ideology-driven misinformation and uncertainty shaped by structural barriers, highlighting the need for tailored solutions.

🔗Learn more about the study: www.rutgers.edu/news/many-am...

Oliver Ruff is an educator, scholarship founder and cancer survivor. After experiencing his mother's death and his own health issues, he began advocating for the full range of end-of-life options in Illinois.

Read Oliver's story: https://ow.ly/Rjck50YvnWL

#EndOfLifeCare #MedicalAidInDying