I took anatomy classes. I went to medical libraries and talked to doctors and nutritionists. I did the whole thing before using myself as a human guinea pig.

The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.

I'm trying to knock the medical profession into accepting its responsibilities, and those responsibilities include assisting their patients with death.

And as a nurse, I know very well the importance, for example, of electronic medical records.

I mean, everybody should have access to medical care. And, you know, it shouldn't be such a big deal.