American health care? That tracks.
For some reason I believe this was euthanasia and not murder.
I wonder if they tried the “death with dignity” route (it is available in California.) Maybe they did and were told that she didn’t qualify.
It’s also sadly possible that after 90 years, they were unaware of that option. It’s relatively new in their lifespan.
There’s only 10 states that allow DWD. It was approved in CA ~10 years ago, and I bet this isn’t information most medical offices are going to offer patients unsolicited. Probably one of those things you have to have prior knowledge of, find a participating medical practitioner, and specifically ask about.
I can’t speak for California, but in Oregon you have to be terminally ill and a doctor has to sign off that you have 6 months or less left to live.
From the article, yeah, it sounds like she was in poor health, but not necessarily terminally ill.
Sounds like both seriously lacked the necessary health care.
So “necessary” because living in a shit country.
