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Jules Netherland, an advocate for medical aid in dying, said she wants the option available for herself if she eventually qualifies.Oliver Farshi for NBC News

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A new option for terminally ill patients in New York: Medically assisted death

A New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.

Starting Wednesday, terminally ill patients in New York will gain the legal right to end their lives.

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