Listen now (36 mins) | Listen Now Medical aid in dying is now legal in nine states and the District of Columbia or is available to approximately one-fifth of the US population. State medical societies allow physicians to provide treatment that comports with their conscience, survey data shows the practice enjoys substantial public support and the option is available in numerous foreign countries including the Netherlands where it is available to children with their parents' consent. Nevertheless, the practice remains controversial. Listeners may be aware I've discussed end of life care during several previous podcasts dating back to June 2013 when I discussed advanced care directives with the American Bar Association's Charlie Sabatino.