Contents of the Handbook

Introduction

  • The Aim of the Book
  • Dying in Switzerland
  • The Swiss are Different

Swiss Law on Assisted Suicide

  • The Role of the Doctors in Switzerland
  • Swiss Doctor Guidelines & Regulations
  • Swiss Legal Summary

Different Swiss Organisations

  • Athanasios (newest)
  • Dignitas (oldest)
  • The Last Resort & the Sarco (most innovative)

Personal Stories

  • David Goodall Story
  • Laura Henkel Story

The Application Process

  • How to Apply to Die in Switzerland
  • Green Lights & Getting Accepted
  • Couples Going Together
  • Sarco & Going Together
  • A Word about Mental Health

Practical Issues - Family/ Friends

  • Talking about Plans with Family & Friends
  • A Tale of 2 Sisters
  • The Trouble with Pegasos

Practical Issues - Travel

  • Single/ Return Tickets
  • Visas
  • What to say at Immigration

Practical Issues - Before you go

  • Final Paperwork
  • Timing of your Death
  • Drugs or the Sarco
  • Where does the Death take Place
  • The Moments Before
  • After you are Gone
  • Changing Your Mind

Practical Issues - After you're gone

  • Your Posthumous Identification
  • Death Certificates
  • Cremation & Body Repatriation
  • Costs