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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1532-5024
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The Oregon Death with Dignity Act: The Right to Live or the Right to Die?
Westefeld, John S.; Doobay, Alissa; Hill, Jennifer; Humphreys, Clare; Sandil, Riddhi; Tallman, Benjamin
Journal of Loss and Trauma, v14 n3 p161-169 2009
Two hundred six individuals were surveyed concerning their views about the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, which allows for physician-assisted suicide under certain conditions. Results indicated extensive heterogeneity and strong opinions concerning the act. Implications are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Suicide, State Legislation, Death, Surveys, Physician Patient Relationship, Public Opinion
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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