Here's how it works in Oregon and I know this from personal experience.  You need three independent medical opinions that you have less than six months to live.  The patients, who are usually in extreme pain, get the prescription and administer it themselves........IF THEY WANT TO TAKE IT.  Here's the kicker and this stat is available online.  85% of those who receive the drugs, never use them!  The fact that it is available to them is so soothing and comforting, they just pass away from their disease naturally.  Shame on our legislators.  Death With Dignity or the option to untilize it is a good thing.  There are so many safeguards.  No doc in the world is gonna sign off on a patient who says they want to die so their family doesn't have to pay so much $$$.  When these legislators get old I hope they don't get a mega pain terminal disease.  They will wish they had this option as they are in agonizing pain.  Five courageous states have this law on the books.  We are a disgrace.