Burt Reynolds plays a not-too-likable guy with a terminal diagnosis. He figures it’s a good time to kill himself and tells his girlfriend, Sally Field, who reacts with indifference.

What about this? Lots of people with an illness that have a grim prognosis think about ending their lives before things get too bad. Do others care if you choose this solution? Should they?

So, our guy tries various methods and finds that it’s not so easy to do yourself in. A loonily compassionate mental patient, played by Dom DeLuise, tries to help out.

What happens when he finally has a solution? What would you do? Might you change your mind? This “black comedy” has some laughs and silliness, but — there is a serious side to this farce that we’ll save for the discussion.

Film length: 1 hr 40 min.

We invite you to join us for this free film in our Hemlock Society of San Diego Right to Die Film Series Oct. 20, 2019 at the Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108 from 1:30pm – 3:30 pm. Ample parking! Refreshments! Stimulating discussions afterward.

Kathryn Tucker, JD , Executive Director of the End of Life Liberty Project and national leader in spearheading creative and effective efforts to promote improved care for people who are seriously ill and dying.
She argued Washington v. Glucksberg before the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to establish a federal constitutional right to choose aid in dying .
The Glucksberg case is widely recognized as prompting widespread a effort to improve end of life care.  Tucker was a lead author of a California law requiring pain management education for physicians, which passed in 2001. Tucker defends physicians who face prosecution for adequate pain management.   Read more about Kathryn Tucker, JD.

New horizon in palliative care: psychedelic medicine for relief of anxiety in terminal illness, status of research and efforts to galvanize changes in law and medicine to enable access.
Aid in Dying governed by standard of care: what has been learned in 10 years of practice in Montana, where the government does not intrude into this practice of medicine as in states which impose statutory restrictions and mandates?
Can veterans choose medical aid in dying while residing in Veterans Homes? Update on the effort of the End of Life Liberty Project to compel Cal Vet to honor the end of life autonomy of these veterans.
What recourse is possible when wishes for end of life care are ignored by providers? Update on new theory to combat this usurpation of autonomy using the Federal False Claims Act.
Can physicians be fired for providing medical aid in dying ?  An update on the  Colorado case where geriatrician Dr. Barbara Morris was fired from a Catholic hospital for offering medical aid in dying to terminally-ill cancer patient Cornelius “Neil” Mahoney.
Mr. Mahoney has filed a lawsuit against Centura Health Corporation asking the court to bar the hospital association from penalizing any doctor who prescribes aid-in-dying medication. Click here to read about it.

We invite you to join us for this free educational program on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Scottish Rite Event Center , 1895 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108.

Dr. Stefanie Green Medical Aid in Dying Provider & Founder of the Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers will explain that unlike the U.S., voluntary euthanasia is legal in Canada. The criteria for eligibility is unbearable suffering, more liberal than the 6 months or less to live terminal diagnosis required in all states that have passed medical aid in dying laws legislatively.

Get a preview of Dr. Green in this beautiful video about assisted dying from WebMD.

We invite you to join us Saturday, Nov. 16th, at 1:00 pm at the Earl Warren Room of the Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

Ample Parking.

Dr. Stefanie Green Medical Aid in Dying Provider & Founder of the Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers will explain that unlike the U.S., voluntary euthanasia is legal in Canada. The criteria for eligibility is unbearable suffering, more liberal than the 6 months or less to live terminal diagnosis required in all states that have passed medical aid in dying laws legislatively.

Get a preview of Dr. Green in this beautiful video about assisted dying from WebMD.

We invite you to join us Nov. 17th, at 1:30 pm at the Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108.

Ample Parking.

Dr. Cohen will speak about his book, A Dignified Ending: Taking Control Over How We Die. The book presents real world cases of those who chose to end their own lives with the support of family and friends. He also examines and presents both sides of the modern right-to-die movement.

Setting aside that I’m mentioned in this book, this is an authoritative, sensitive, well-written account of the modern right-to-die movement. Taken 7 years to research, but still reporting events of the past year.
In-depth investigation yet a pleasure to read because of the human touch.
-Derek Humphry

Is this topical? You bet.
Is it a must read? Yes!
Is it engaging? Absolutely.
Is it relevant to you? Yes we all will die
–Michael Germain

After the talk a discussion will be held at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, just around the corner at 702 Pearl Street La Jolla, CA ,92037 , where you can have a snack, Dutch treat and an opportunity to buy the book.