First Death Under Washington Assisted-Suicide Law A woman with pancreatic cancer has become the first person to die under a law passed last year allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Washington State, according to an advocacy group that pushed for the law.
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.