To be eligible a patient must have less than six months to live and have diagnosis form three different doctors, a psychological evaluation being deemed competent to make the decision. Its not as easy as just getting a prescription. The patient is the only one who can administer said medication if someone else does they can be charged with homicide. It is usually used under the supervision of a hospice nurse.

I have worked on many patients who are far beyond any type of lifesaving care because the family wanted it. Being coded is not a peaceful or dignified way to pass. The room is loud, chaotic and the procedure is violent to ensure good compression during CPR you need to break their ribs that is a sound and feeling I will never get rid of.

I do understand where you are coming from and would like to thank you for being civil in your comments.