The Measure Applies to People With Years or Decades to Live

William Toffler MD

By Margaret Dore, Esq.

The measure applies to people with a “terminal disease,” meaning those predicted to have less than six months to live. Such persons may, in fact, have decades to live. This is true for the following reasons:

A. If South Dakota Follows Oregon's Interpretation of "Terminal Disease," the Measure Will Apply to Young Adults with Insulin Dependent Diabetes

The measure states:

“Terminal disease,” [means] an incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and will, within reasonable medical judgment, produce death within six months.[1]

Legal Analysis of Initiated Measure

This post has been replaced by the "Updated Analysis of Initiated Measure," posted September 9, 2017, which can be viewed by clicking here.

By Margaret Dore, Esq., MBA