Have you ever known anyone who used one of the “end of life” services in Switzerland?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

[Anonymous]

My DH’s aunt did

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

Crazy. Just buy them a gun.

[Anonymous]

They do not hook you up to a drip. You have to drink the drugs yourself. There is no medical staff beyond the doctors you meet who approve the process and confirm the death.

Dignitas.

look it up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

looks better than 15000-20000/mo “memory care” in a locked facility, not living but merely existing in a 200 sq ft room

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They do not hook you up to a drip. You have to drink the drugs yourself. There is no medical staff beyond the doctors you meet who approve the process and confirm the death.

Dignitas.

look it up

They do have a drip option, but you have to turn on the drip yourself. It’s an option for people who can’t or don’t want to swallow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

This is true poster, but then I'd suggest you meet my dear friend who was unsuccessful in suiciding himself with a handgun and now lives in assisted care facilities with half his brain blown off.

The whole point of Medical Aid In Dying is that it is 100% effective and relatively painless.

[Anonymous]

Hospice does this. Hospice nurses WILL do this.

[Anonymous]

My friend's husband was dying of stomach cancer. He was in so much pain. The hospice nurse instructed my friend on how to administer a lethal dose of painkiller for her husband, which she did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

looks better than 15000-20000/mo “memory care” in a locked facility, not living but merely existing in a 200 sq ft room

Those prices seem reasonable to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

This is true poster, but then I'd suggest you meet my dear friend who was unsuccessful in suiciding himself with a handgun and now lives in assisted care facilities with half his brain blown off.

The whole point of Medical Aid In Dying is that it is 100% effective and relatively painless.

That's exactly the point. People shouldn't be reduced to a glock or unsuccessful pill attempt in 2025 FFS. Let them have a dignified option. Even our dogs get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know the one. Where they hook you up to a drip and let you pass away on your own? If so how was the person’s experience (obviously if it went well we know how it ended)?

I’m 50 and have always been single with no kids. I am an only child.

I plan to do this when I turn 70. I’m not suicidal or depressed, but I am realistic and know I don’t have anyone to care for me in my old age.

I’m excited to travel, spend all my money, and live my life for the next 20 years. I plan to retire when I’m 60. I have a million saved, plus my home is paid off. So it’s not a ton, but enough to last me 10 years without working. Whatever money is left over, I’ll leave to charity.

[Anonymous]

Can you do this in Canada? I thought I read about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

This is true poster, but then I'd suggest you meet my dear friend who was unsuccessful in suiciding himself with a handgun and now lives in assisted care facilities with half his brain blown off.

The whole point of Medical Aid In Dying is that it is 100% effective and relatively painless.

That's exactly the point. People shouldn't be reduced to a glock or unsuccessful pill attempt in 2025 FFS. Let them have a dignified option. Even our dogs get it.

That was awfully disrespectful of the friend's family. Obviously he didn't intend to consent to medical care.