he wanted none(111). Quill stated I have been a longtime advocate of active informed patient choice of treatment or nontreatment, and of a patients right to die with as much control and dignity as possible(111). Quill was confused that Diane wanted to give up her twenty five percent chance of living after she fought to overcome alcoholism and depression. He knew that she would have to change her mind, soon (111). Quill pointed out it was extraordinarily important to Diane to maintain control of herself and her own dignity during the time remaining to her(111). Diane clearly told Quill that she wanted to die. Quill used to be head of a hospice program, he knows how to keep people from suffering using different medications, but Diane did not care. She wanted to die in the easiest and least painful way. Quill expressed that I felt the effects of a violent deathan ineffective suicidethe possibility that a family member would be forced to assist her [then] the legal and repercussions that would follow(112). Diane continually informed her family with her choices and her family supported her on all her decisions. The Hemlock Society discussed any an all the problems she faced. Diane called Quill seven days later asking for sleeping pills. Quill knew this is what the Hemlock Society encouraged and wanted to discuss this over with Diane again. She was having trouble sleepingI made sure that she knew how to use the barbiturates for sleep, and also that she knew the amount needed to commit suicide Quill cautioned (112). They promised each other they would see each other on a basis and before she took the pills (112-113).The months ahead were very strenuous. Her son and husband did everything at home to spend as much time with her as they could. Also, Dianes best friends stopped by when they could (113). Quill confirmed bone pain, weakness, fatigue, and fevers began to dominate her lifeit was clear that the end was approaching(114)....
