In the United States, 22 percent of Americans live in places that authorize medical aid in dying. But as more states consider–and pass–legislation that supports the practice, confusion and hurdles remain. Anthropologist Anita Hannig researches medical aid-in-dying in the United States. She spoke with doctors, patients, and lawmakers across the country, and the results of Hannig’s long-term project are laid out in her latest book, The Day I Die: The Untold Story of Assisted Dying in America. Join us at the City Club as she discusses her findings.
This forum is presented in partnership with Ohio End of Life Options. This forum is part of our Authors in Conversation Series sponsored by the John P. Murphy Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Cuyahoga County P Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with ideastream is generously provided by PNC and the United Black Fund.
Speaker
- Anita Hannig, Author; and Associate Professor of Anthropology, Brandeis University
Moderator
- Lisa Vigil Schattinger, Executive Director, Ohio End of Life Options