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To the Editor: The study by Fried et al. (April 4 issue)¹ demonstrates that many people with severe illnesses are even more concerned about becoming disabled than about dying. Some opponents of the right to assisted dying argue that these persons are unduly influenced by negative societal views of disability.² Although we agree that such conceptions are harmful, these persons are entitled to autonomy during their final days; their concern about losing control of their bodies and minds warrants respect.

We agree with the point made by Meier and Morrison, in their accompanying editorial,³ that many factors in our health . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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