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Interesting there is no chapter in the US. Anything similar?

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Sadly there is nothing like it here.
There is the hemlock society which is quite a different animal. There is Death With Dignity in a number of states but I believe you still have be a hospice patient already. Just to be clear to become a hospice patient a doctor must confirm that you have six months or less to live. Hospice is comfort care and pain management. Hospice gives no "curative" care.

Compassion and Choices with end of life choices.

Not that I’m aware of

Oregon has Death with Dignity. Two medical doctors must agree that the person is within 6 months of death and is also mentally competent (to make the decision). Google it to find out the details. I think there are a few additional states that have similar laws.