"Non-Resident Utilizes Vermont's Aid-in-Dying Law for the First Time"

Lynda Bluestein, a 76-year-old Connecticut woman with terminal cancer, will become one of the first non-residents to use Vermont's medical aid in dying law after a settlement allowed her access. Vermont recently removed its residency requirement for medically assisted death, following a similar decision by Oregon. Bluestein's choice reflects her desire for a dignified end to her life, echoing a sentiment shared by a majority of Americans who support the right to physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.