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Compassion & Choices
MAGAZINE
Summer 2012
Dear Abby
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inside view Winds of Anticipation Our offices ar
Magazine Time “How to Die” read the cover of the
keeping count Hospitals & Care CHoiCes 138%
words to live (and die) by hospice A facilit
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Inspired toAction
I t’s my 30th summer working
Photos by Desdemona Burgin people. I’m a priva
Photo by Micah McCoy Along with Aja, Drs. Kath
A Case for Clear Instructions Too few Americans
Whether helping a family seek recourse when end-o
advocacy in action We SUPPORT: Legislation that
New Hampshire NH HB 1653 authorizes healthcare pr
Critical Mass. Massachusetts will become the thir
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Is This Gift Right for You? Charitable remainder
Building Consensus for Choice and Autonomy Compas
national program updates • We work with the N
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Five Questions for Abigail Van Buren Abigail Van
transitions Compassion & Choices’ board of direc
board of directors Irene Wurtzel
Support. Educate. Advocate. Choice & Care at the