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I want to my life to end peacefully without ventilators and machines! is there a painless way to do it?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This sounds like : An active plan. If you are thinking of ending your life get to the er now!

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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