Erika Ruiz is the Public Outreach Manager at Compassion and Choices, the oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving end-of-life care and advocate for medical aid in dying. She discusses the empowering options available for terminally ill patients delving into the California End of Life Option Act, its history, and the safeguards in place to ensure patients' autonomy and dignity. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of advanced care planning, the role of hospice, and the emotional and spiritual support available to patients and their families.