An article by Fabian Stahl has revealed that Oregon’s assisted suicide act, and the way that the Oregon Health Authority chooses to interpret it, contains a troublingly relaxed definition of terminal illness.
Continue reading Hidden problems with the Oregon assisted suicide law uncoveredThe euthanasia debate is often construed as featuring two extremes; one committed to compassion and dignity, while the other a product of medieval and zealous religious doctrine. The reality, is far more complex and nuanced.
Continue reading Euthanasia debate reveals deep divisions about the value and meaning of life:“I’m all for fighting the opioid epidemic. But not at the price of preventing patients from receiving quality medical care. And that may be happening. Nevada doctors are apparently up in arms at a new Nevada law that they say is so vague, it could chill their proper prescribing practices.”
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