Quote by Terry Pratchett

I believe it should be possible for someone stricken with a serious and ultimately fatal illness to choose to die peacefully with medical help, rather than suffer.

I believe it should be possible for someone stricken with a

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This quote expresses the belief that individuals who are facing a severe and incurable illness should have the choice to end their lives peacefully with medical assistance, instead of enduring unnecessary suffering. It reflects the perspective that euthanasia or assisted dying should be an option for those who are deemed medically competent and ultimately want to have control over their own fate. This quote highlights the importance of patient autonomy and dignified end-of-life choices for individuals experiencing grave illnesses.

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