A psychiatric defense of aid in dying.

作者: David M. Smith , David Pollack

DOI: 10.1023/A:1018754816369

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摘要: In November 1997, the voters of Oregonresoundingly affirmed Oregon Death With Dignity Act.This law allows competent, terminally ill persons whoare suffering in final 6 months life to obtain a lethal prescription from physician. Thispaper presents psychiatric defense WithDignity Act including role mental healthprofessionals evaluating competence compliancewith law. Ethical, logistical, and politicalissues related aid-in-dying are reviewed astrategy for assessing is offered.

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