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Vashon tale told in “Death with Dignity” story

March 7th, 2010 at Sun, 7th, 2010 at 11:21 am by heidiskrzypek

The late Leslie Creed, formerly of Vashon Island, was recognized as one of several Washington’s terminally ill who tried but failed to fully exercise the newly implemented “Death with Dignity” law. The story, published in today’s Seattle Times, takes you through not just her experience with treatment but also her challenge in getting the “toolbox” prescription (citing her local pharmacy did not carry the rx) needed before it was too late. Definitely worth a read. The comments are pages long already on this heated and morally-debated topic.

heidiskrzypek Island mom and wife. Gainfully employed Seattle copywriter. Vashon forager. Emerging swimmer. Fan of dancehall reggae, good cooking, shallow reality TV shows, and public radio.

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