Jules Netherland, an advocate for medical aid in dying, said she wants the option available for herself if she eventually qualifies.Oliver Farshi for NBC NewsFORSUBSCRIBERSA new option for terminally ill patients in New York: Medically assisted deathA New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.Aug. 1, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTStarting Wednesday, terminally ill patients in New York will gain the legal right to end their lives.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
A new option for terminally ill patients in New York: Medically assisted death
A New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.
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