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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- After six rounds of chemo did nothing to change his terminal diagnosis and the increasingly unbearable pain he was living with, Will Pegg chose another option -- death on his own terms via medical assistance in dying.
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What a beautiful man. I am happy to read that he got his wish . Rest in peace Will.
My mother had cancer that was everywhere. In her bones, breaking them. She asked to die. I agree with assisted death.
it's crazy that in this country, a person have to a mass murder in order to get peaceful death, where as person with terminal illness have to suffer to death
@@basook6116 no more
Me too,I wouldn't want to suffer, so why should they
Thanks for taking her out of her pain
I agree with assisted death, sadly the UK government doesn't....
What a soothing voice he had
My father just left yesterday. 2 weeks after diagnosis. It spread to his lungs and he opted to not do chemotherapy. He was suffering enough and wanted to go on his own terms. I was able to be with him in his final hours and tell him that I loved him, I am proud of him, he is brave, overcame so many obstacles, I hope you are proud of me and one day.....we will be re-united. Shortly after, he passed peacefully. This has taught me alot.....do not take life for granted, embrace your loved ones, tomorrow is not guaranteed, whatever riffs you have with loved ones....squash it, the status and materialistic stuff does not matter, be fearless and look to god and just live your life to the fullest with no regrets. I love you dad
Good luck to you David, thank you for the beautiful comment.
I am sick too,wish I had this
Bless you and yours. It is hard to loss a loved one.
What a gentle man. The look of love. The caring Physician who is not afraid to cry❤️
He looks at her with such love
I almost commented the same thing. The way he looks at her is pure love.
I really understand him. His life was falling apart rapidly.
Assisted death when there are no more options should be legal in all states.
We don't let our pet's suffer so why should we!
It is a personal choice.
It should be available, without someone having to exhaust every painful, fruitless option first. No one has the right to tell someone what type of medical treatment they must endure.
ALL adults 18+ should be able to choose euthanasia for themselves. It should not be long process and should be VERY affordable.
The Dr is right when she says that immediately, when the patient is approved and no longer has the suffering in front of them, they forget about dyeing/suffering and truly begin to live. I think most people don't understand that people only want the choice to completely stop their suffering. Many times, even when people are approved, it gives them enough piece of mind that they never actually use the option but at all times they know it's there. RIP Will.
This is exactly true. And I think the pure relief patients feel upon knowing they now have this option validates their choice, not only to themselves, but the world.
dying not dyeing
@@Landis_Grant The sense of life is beyond our reach and knowledge....
The only way I will enjoy rest of my life,- knowing exact day of my exit .
Next year mental illness will also be allowed to use MAID in Canada. This gives me relief and peace.
Sadly they postponed it. It is still not possible. How are you doing?
EVERYONE should have this right. How dare anyone else dictate how long you must suffer.
Jesus knows why. He gave u life he takes your life when is time. Other wise is suicide.
The only person who has the right is Jesus. Everything he does is for a purpose. Suicide assisted is not Gods will. 🙏
@@teresaalejos8636 But it’s ok to suffer, and be in pain? People like you need to get with reality?
@@ksrams21 I believe in god but he doesn’t want us to suffer
@@teresaalejos8636 may you never go through anything like this man has.
What a beautiful man and couple,that totally support each other. This is a true love story!! Hopefully Florida with give ppl the same right to end their lives on their terms,it's their life,there suffering and I watched my brother die of cancer and so many others as I worked in the nursing field for 28 year......Let these ppl and all terminal patients choose their way out!! Suffering is a horrible way to to see a loved one go and a patient you become fond of. LET THEM CHOOSE!!
She took the time to get to know him, that's love. 🙏♥️
dying with dignity or Dying on Your Own Terms is most humane thing that every person should have. you may not have full control of what life throws at you, but person should have control of how will it ends.
I agree
Absolutely. U dont let animals suffer, so why should humans?
Soulmates. They were lucky to find each other.
Some people say that taking your life is a cop out and it shows weakness. Quite the contrary its brave courageous and considerate for not putting your loved ones through the pain of seeing you in pain. This also applies to those who have terminal mental illness which is also unbearable pain. Wouldn't you rather know your loved one died with dignity and surrounded by people who love and support them than getting that inevitable phone call that they have passed away alone from suicide which is not an peaceful or pleasant way to die. Noone should have to live in unbearable physical or mental pain. If treatment doesn't work then yes you have the right to decide when where and how. The laws need to change and the awareness and education needs to happen.
This is a beautiful story, letting us choose our way to go out of this world instead of being shackled to a horrificly painful disease is how it should be, our choice. For those to quickly bash someone that is dead, shame on you. Hopefully you will never have to go through the pain that this man clearly had went through and if you do I hope others can still find the courage to show kindness even though you are clearly lacking it. Beautiful story, thanks for sharing a piece of his story.
Please turn to Jesus He loves you very much, i was ill for many years but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them, there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, He is the God of miracles, There is Hope in Jesus, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i know, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, He is the God of comfort and will there for you when you call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, It's as simple as asking Jesus into your heart and life to be your personal Lord and Saviour, confess your sins to Jesus, and Jesus will for give you, If you truly seek Him, Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him,
@@jesussaves1827 People are only asking for this choice. OK you don't agree that's OK you don't have to do it.
@@jesussaves1827 he hssnt saved me or my sister both of us are terminal I have tried suicide but didnt work o refuse to suffer for much longer. I am glad you wss healed
@@jesussaves1827 You rotten snakeoil salesman. Fuck off. You're not welcome here.
What a lovely couple, he seemed like the most gentle good soul..
What an amazing story. As an American, I only wish MaID were more widely available. Will was so generous for sharing his story with the world. It takes such courage to open yourself up to the world, especially at such a vulnerable time. He seemed like such a kind soul. You can see the purity of love and acceptance in his eyes when his girlfriend talks about them falling in love. Its probably my favorite scene.
Will seemed like a good man I hope he got his wish and passed peacefully and painlessly Rest In Peace
It’s amazing that all we know is to live. The body will fight to stay alive no matter what we want. So, even if a person poisons himself it will be a struggle to die. It’s an overdose. It’s sad but it’s the way it is. Christ died on the Cross and he was in agony but he prayed for us.. We too need to carry our cross and offer our suffering up for the sins of others. Death is a natural part of life, but, committing suicide is not natural. The Commandment is Thou shall not kill.. it does not change. People are saying now that depression is irreversible and can’t change.. People need to change their mind on this. The Gates of Hell is open wide.. This assisted suicide is irreversible...Sad..
@@elainekomara8555 It's sad that you choose to adore such a hard hearted God who would launch a person, who has chosen to die under his own terms, into the flames of hell. A person who has already suffered dreadful and often unbearable pain (physical or mental) and can bear it no longer. I'm sure that if there were a God he would love and understand that person. He certainly wouldn't be the unforgiving monster you pray to.
@@patriciahadley2374 It sad that you don’t know Gods plan for us all, but she is correct the God that gives life is the only one that can take it away, there is a hell n there is a heaven. God gives us choices but He hopes people can choose the right way. Maybe reading the Holy Scriptures Can open your heart n eyes to the truth. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@patriciahadley2374 And that is why I'm no longer a Christian.
@@lauradent5420 I hear you. I walked away from the church ten years ago because of hypocrisy. In those ten years I said I would never go back to church. Two weeks ago I did. I have learned not to put a man on a pedestal because they fail you every time. I have also learned that no matter how hard these well meaning Christians try, they will never know how truly merciful God is and in that moment only God knows what happens to their soul. Nobody should dare say that these people went to Hell. How dare they speak for the Almighty God.
Rest in peace Will, so sad as he looked a lovely man, my thoughts are with your loving partner and family x
The love story here.....is everything. What a wonderful man. Anyone who takes a chance and employs my tribe, recovering addicts is a true rare gem of a human.
Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. So happy they had each other.
Such a kind soul with a lovely face she is so kind they love🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
What a beautiful and kind couple :(
This takes a lot of courage. 🙏
the thoughts of being able to decide when to go gives me kinda peace even tho being a person that suffers under heavy depression for nearly half a decade... but watching this makes me feel even worse... I would love to trade in my life for someone else that has no choice
Me too.
It should be our given right to choose when we want to end our suffering in a dignified way.
Like make contact with their GP all above board . Plan a party with family and friends , will and funeral and take the prescribed drug like Canada and pass away in your own home and in a dignified way.
Your own choice, your own given right
Me too.
Assisting the dying shouldn’t be to complicated
Such a beautiful soul. Rest easy Will
I think that doctors who participate in assisted deaths are some of the strongest and caring doctors there is. I think that everyone should have the right to choose when they have had enough pain and suffering. Government should pass a law that everyone have the right to leave this world with dignity and not go out in horrible constant pain.
I think everyone should even if they aren't suffering from severe physical problems. I believe there are people out there who have finished living their lives. Not necessarily depressed people or people with emotional trauma. Some people accomplish their goals and are fulfilled in life. However, I cannot imagine a vetting process for candidates.
This is such a heartfelt story. I felt emotions I haven't felt in a long time. I hope I am never in this situation. I always feel so sad because I know I could never be courageous enough to die peacefully. Do not go gentle into that good night ..... and all that.
A sad and beautiful story. No one should die alone.
I am; it is ok. My greatest concern is that it takes too long (the lingering on is more painful but I have no fear; just a desire to get on with it); I do wonder what will happen to my cat - I have to find someone to care for her and she is kind of a mean feral cat that adopted me. I had a really great life and I am looking forward to what comes next; no regrets.
Right out the gate...
I love this woman. ❤
I love this story. 😇
I think I have cancer...
I want this.
Every human should have this option.
❤
sorry to hear of your health trouble... hoping you are well... happy you connected with the love of my friends
And just like that....he slipped back into the water. Rest easy Will
@David Penny Stop it. Why are you shouting? God would never approve of you attacking people this way first of all....secondly - there is no possible way the Lord is going to send someone to hell because they choose to die with dignity. God is love. Have a nice day.
Important video.A lovely analogy of slipping into the water. I LOVE this Dr. And, wow. Will and his partner were steadfast. And clearly loved each other well. To. The. End.
My Dad didn’t have this option. I wish he would have. I know he would have wanted to go like this instead of going through months of pain. ❤ It’s the most reasonable, sensible and compassionate last right that some of us will be so fortunate enough to have. This is what I want. 🌸
Cancer is an evil enemy that insists on winning.
Rest well Will.
it takes so much courage to go through with this. bravo.
A Legacy of Love. Rest in Peace Will.
He's still pretty young which makes this more difficult.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this beautiful but.poignant video of wills decision to pass peacefully..and all.i can say is Rest in peace xx
I wish that my Mum + my gramps could have gone this way. I appreciate the families that allow their stories to be shared. I feel like it makes it easier to digest the facts. After watching my gramps suffer for years (probably close to 15 years) having had been in ICU for months after falling ill - the local hospital basically told us that he was fine and had a sinus infection…. Even though he’d fallen into a coma-like state. He was finally transferred to a great hospital. Originally the hospital said that they couldn’t ask for an ambulance to transfer him for a simple sinus infection -however there was a helicopter that had just lifeflighted a 4wheeler accident victim to the hospital. The victim didn’t make it tho. And thank goodness for my grams *slightly* elevated voice the 2 flying nurses heard her saying he was going to die -- they looked in on him and I thought the ER dr was going to get smacked when he said to the flight nurses that gramps was just fat and had a sinus infection. They saved him. They actually called a few other staff in to get him ready to fly and they went out to clean/ready to helicopter to fly him to the better hospital. My gramps was over there for close to 4 months. He had 3 brain surgeries- they kinda had to scrub/wash him brain. Like literally. I wish I could remember what it was called. Somehow the lining (cartilage, bone, I’m not sure exactly what) between his sinuses and brain had been broken/ripped. They were kinda right - he did have a sinus infection but they failed to see that his cerebral fluid was infected too. My gramps survived that. Live a good (but hard) life after that for another 10ish years when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He declined treatment. He died in the hospital several weeks after that. He suffered so badly the last week. He hadn’t been able to swallow at all for the last 17 days.
Thank you for sharing your story. ❣️
May we all find peace in the void
RIP! I wish I was no longer suffering too!
Good luck to you.
If you find a way out please help me.i am suffering too
@@annetnabuyondo7607 @Annet Nabuyondo - You can always talk to me if it helps?
Why are there so many factors that must be met before a person can have peace ? A person knows when they can’t take anymore . A person knows when they want to leave with some dignity. Why must others make that decision ?
Will had such a beautiful smile.
Rest well
My dad had cancer and yet let God take him with him
When MAID is available for everyone in need of dying? I’m happy for those who can access to the service.
I was wondering if it's possible to voluntarily(if agreed upon) apply sensors to the brain and body to accurately monitor any pain/discomfort during the entire process. It could raise assurance that this is a viable option for select terminally ill patients.
1st medication paralyzes u. 2nd medication starts to drown u in ur own fluid. Nobody can detect the pain and violent death bc u're paralyzed. It is same as water boarding. Please do more research on this b4 u consider.
When I was diagnosed in Nov 2018 I was in terrible pain in my Femurs, PET scan showed the cancer had got right into the Marrow and nearly every bone in my skeleton was affected. My last 3 treatments have failed, I'm on my second round of Chemo, initially it looked positive but the 4th session the numbers started going in the wrong direction and pain has started to increase, the fatigue is the hardest, being an active sportsman and now I can hardly handle the stairs, that seems to bring me down more than anything. I'm considering a trip to Switzerland for assisted suicide so I can go on my own terms but hardest part is leaving my boys 12 and 11 year old's, I feel I'm letting them down.
All the very best Stephen.
I understand what you are feeling. I'm also facing death.
@@bladebrown4341 Me too, so sick
You sir went in the proper way. And did everthing righti in life. It was to soon but i can also tell you that your a GREAT SOLE!
He loves her so much kind man. Xx
Absolutely beautiful documentary
Rest in peace Will..
Only other option is starving to death, meds and suffering
Whao, he sure loved her.
Too bad people can't make their own choice about their body/life and instead have to ask permission.
A beautiful soul...rest well will.
Sweet Will! Sad that his lovely person is no longer living, but happy that he slipped into the waters, like his Otters. When I was diagnosed with Stage IV CRC, I looked into assisted death; though it is not available in where I live. It is a courageous choice. Thankfully, I am past my expiration date, and doing well; but it is good to know that it is available, somewhere.
Beautifully done.
Sometimes death is better.
Hope you got your wish will thinking of you 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Shout out to everyone who came from reddit.
Definitely!
Yup
Hell yeah!
Beautiful garden
Life is to short.
on another note this should be available to ANEYONE with this !!!
He passed, I hope it was a peaceful death. I see a lot of comments about Doctors in the US not wanting to perform assisted suicide. My feeling is it goes against everything they are taught. They are taught to keep the patient alive, relieve pain, fix wounds and of course do no harm. Is there a greater harm than killing a patient? I believe in assisted suicide, however, from a physician stand point, they must DO NO HARM! I am sure they are quite torn.
Good for Canada.
Thank you Phillip Nitchke for all you've done. Join Exit International today!
Orthopedic Doctor: We found a cancer spot on your femur on X-ray, we need to do a MRI, I do the MRI. Results: Oh, you have no cancer it’s a cyst, just tendinitis of your hip. Go do therapy. The cyst looks ok. But I’m in pain everyday.
rest in peace will
hum... why am I a tad bit suspicious about this love this woman suddenly found for a dying man she had known already for some time
Yes. I felt the very same. Something about her was shady.
But atleast he didn’t know it and felt happiness in his last days..but I know what you mean.
Took him to the cleaners
I was thinking the same
pity any woman in you life
The proper drug should be as available as alcohol, processed food and cigaretts. Why not? Can anyone explain the difference between these suicide substances?
🎵🎼I like the music 😂😂 hahaha
A kind face
what piano song is it at 14:17. near the end.
If anyone has seen the last stages of ALS their opinion may differ… 😢
If I have the right to live...
I have the RIGHT TO DIE
Thank you for sharing this subject. I pray for the day when
Isaiah 33:24
And no resident will say: “I am sick.”
I feel governments should merge together to allow people who worked all their life and paid taxes into the system. Their given right to choose when to die , when they are poorly suffering and have had enough of sickness , suffering and the grind.
They contact their GP and ask for to be given access to genuine Nembutal pills.
Go home and their GP administers it, its regulated and done all above board.
This would rule out having to pay huge fees to travel to Sweeden Assisted suicide.
The introverts go outside --earth's children.
This all is noble and if kept that way I too will participate, I will die alone and i know that. LIVING is the short part of LIFE, most Pagans know that but at one's own time,..., not the government's. I hope this does not turn into a weeding out process that society makes into a process and not a ritual.
Death is such a fascinating part of life. Every night we sleep we’re essentially consciously dead. With death I assume your never conscious again.
It is very interesting. However, I must point out that the brain, while asleep, is not 'consciously dead'. While in REM sleep, our brain have TONS of activity, similar to activity seen in wakefulness.
No one has the right to end their life
You are a suicider but you deny it. Everyone is. Unhealthy food, stress, smoke, alcohol. When you impose any of these on others you are also a murderer.
GOD help us all, we are trying be GOD, JESUS I'm in your hands now
Amen. Yes mam that what people know day do. They don't think about there soul and what Jesus has for them they want the suffering to stop. But what if for making this choice when u get to be i. Front of him. He sends you to a place that is worst. Cause when u end your life is not him taking that soul from earth is you with your own will. It doesn't work that way. Remember that suffering here is for a purpose in Gods eyes.
@@teresaalejos8636 I'm facing a chronic disease and also I've attempted suicide before. I'm going to give my life to GOD so when I die, Im able to see Jesus in the resurrection.
_"Thou shalt keep thy religion to thyself"_ -George Carlin
This needs to be made compulsory.
Ooooo yikes. Maybe not. How about make it readily available as an option for end of life care?
@@sawyerk19 too much money is wasted on extending lives.
@@hyperu2 Although I agree (end-of-life care accounts for a significant proportion of healthcare expenditures) you can't even imagine the legal implications of making it compulsory. Where's the cut off? How does the timeline work? What if someone wants to live hard enough that they don't care? It's logistically impossible let alone like immensely morally dangerous; it's a slippery slope to go down.
We don't need to go down that route. Instead, we need to change the philosophy of death and dying. We need to change peoples perceptions of medical care and it's limits. It's a serious discussion to have. One that's even more serious when it's YOUR life or YOUR loved one. Instead; expand access to medical assistance in dying, change public perception around dying as a natural part of life, and empower people by explaining the limits of what medical care can do. Compulsory? No fucking way.
@@sawyerk19 death panels are fine, or a lottery system.
@@hyperu2 lmao your why we are regressing if you need to kill terminally I'll people because they are a drag on the economy to the point it affects you maybe try out a different economic system
So only her way in talking with the patient is honest? Full of herself!
🙏🏽
Was nice but it felt like 70% of the b-roll was scenery and nature. So much b-roll.
As soon as she found out he was terminal they became close, did he leave a Will!! Haha
Why are you advocating MAID, i believe that every person should die naturally in a revered manner regardless of the pain
Even if the person was planning to kill people and commit suicide by cop vs having this option?
What does it mean naturally? If you eat unhealthy food and it will block your arteries this is a natural death to you or a suicide?
People have to find out they are dying before they start to live. Something wrong there. I don't support this. People say. God would not want anyone to suffer. I beg to differ. Read the story of Jobe. He was rewarded 100 times over. When the suffering ended. It's just not right
_"Thou shalt keep thy religion to thyself"_ -George Carlin
It is hard to read these comments.. most people think this is ok ..
For whatever reason.. I personally think this is no different than suicide except it is assisted.. And I’m saying this from the perspective of a person that has suffered all my life with a life threatening illness and had to go and still have to ,for numerous life saving procedures
It is assisted suicide and no Matter how you package it , it is just that.. you are killing your self enlisting the help of a doctor, nurse and or medical aid..
However horrible and horrific this sounds , it is just that.. I would never take my life in my hands and do away with it for anything .. you only have one life and you make the best you can under the circumstances you have for the card you are dealt with..
I’m not even going to mention religion here , or god or anything.. just as a regular person like everyone else no matter how hard it is going to be, it is suicide..
and it shouldn’t be done…
Hope everyone finds what they’ve been searching for here and after..
But please don’t end your life in any way shape or form.. it is ethically wrong and it is just that..
Enjoy
Beautiful written i agree with you
I hope you get better soon
I hope u get better. But why not? We weren't asked to come to this life why not at least have a chance to end it.
You need to take the stress away and let the body heal some focto. How many doctors missed that or does he get a refund for wasted time at doctors. One more question, how much life Force did you have him waste making this babies, patients. Your turn is coming ✝️
Too much artsy fartsy crap. Just show the persons face talking.
This is not right. Sometimes the way we die also doesn't seem right but we shouldn't be doing this or partaking in it. Judgement day is there for all of us and whatever your belief......YOU WILL see it!
Adults should be able to decide how they want to die. If you don't want to do this because of your religion, it's fine. But you shouldn't be able to dictate how others live or end their live.
@@phillip5967 it's still not right.
This is suicide self murder don’t do this please you’re suffering will just begin you will not inherit Gods kingdom you will open your eyes in eye for taking your own life you think you can’t bare the pain on earth Hell has no mercy
Did you met God? he told you that? Some people never go beyond child age, no matter how old they get. But they came here to live like retarded child anyway, so let them roll they life like that. Never get a adult life. Poor things.
I don’t agree, no one deserves to suffer. People have every right to do this . No one has a right to tell a what to do.
Oh crawl out of your cave and check your calendar. It’s 2021!
_"Thou shalt keep thy religion to thyself"_ -George Carlin
Murder he will be suffering in hell now
I sure hope not.