What We Know About The People Who Have Used California’s Assisted Suicide Law

By Michelle Faust – laist June 25, 2018

“Dr. David Wallenstein, a palliative care doctor at UCLA Medical Center, said, “my impression is that people who tend to think in terms of aid-in-dying medications probably are people who really need — for whatever reason — to feel a sense of control.” Many of those who request the aid-in-dying medication “want it as an insurance policy” even if they end up not using it, he said.”