RESOURCES

THE LIFE FILES

  • Life is unpredictable. It’s a reminder of the importance of thinking about what you want to happen if you become incapacitated — no matter your age or health status.

    An Advance Directive is one of the best ways to ensure your care preferences are honored.

    Download Your Advance Directive Planning Guide Here

  • A printable form that can be used as an advance directive.

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  • This document is the National Health Amendment Bill (24 July 2018), a proposed amendment to the National Health Act 61 of 2003. It was formulated by Parliament's legal team and DignitySA.

    Unfortunately, it was never tabled in the National Assembly because the process was halted by a general election and Covid-19.

    It sets out guidelines and requirements for drafting an advance directive - a durable power of attorney for health care and a living will.

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  • Switzerland is the only country in the world where foreigners are allowed to have an assisted suicide. Swiss euthanasia organisations have widely been used by foreigners in what critics have termed ‘suicide tourism’.

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  • The Peaceful Pill eHandbook provides practical information on a range of issues including the impact of COVID-19 as well as the Swiss assisted suicide organisations.

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  • Watch this space…