... of 'Purpose in Life'. Physical function is not a significant predictor of hopelessness." (The state of lost hope held within a patient maybe a sign of clinical depression. According to the website deathwithdignity.org, all candidates for Death with Dignity must be first diagnosed as terminally ill. The Death with Dignity law requires that a person's diagnosis must be certified by a consulting physician ... ...

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... is the New York best seller, Final Exit, by Derek Humphrey. Final Exit made such an impact in the world of assisted suicide that it resulted in the forming of a website as well as an undated companion book. This book concentrates on helping terminally ill people end their misery and suffering easily and painlessly. Humphrey advises those who wish to participate ... ...

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