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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Sources: Some 10,000 citizens of the Netherlands carry a Do Not Euthanize Me card on their person at all times in case they are in an accident. Some 10,000 citizens of the Netherlands carry a Do Not Euthanize Me card on their person at all times in case they are in an accident. 673 673 people in Oregon have chosen to die with lethal injection since 1999. people in Oregon have chosen to die with lethal injection since 1999. Yes: Although these acts are illegal, it can be assumed that they occur without government consent. If the government were to approve this, then there could be more research and more regulationsurrounding appropriate forms of treatment. No: Allowing a medical professional to essentially "kill" a patient with a illness may not only become a form of legalized murder; but it alsogives the professional the ability to dismiss certain illnesses and take an "easier way out". This may lead to mistakes in diagnosis and treatment. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2005/10/how_does_assisted_suicide_work.html & https://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/topics/pad.html#favorhttp://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/us/physician-assisted-suicide-fast-facts/ & http://euthanasia.procon.org/http://www.worldrtd.net/qanda/physician-assisted-suicide-same-euthanasiahttp://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/196711/euthanasia#ref66817 & http://guides.library.jhu.edu/c.php?g=202502&p=1335752http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/code-medical-ethics/opinion221.page & http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/code-medical-ethics/opinion2211.page?http://healthresearchfunding.org/physician-assisted-suicide-statistics/ & https://www.compassionandchoices.org/who-we-are/timeline/http://www.deathwithdignity.org/resources/physiciansquestions & http://www.deathwithdignity.org/2014/10/15/a-christian-argument-for-physician-assisted-deathhttp://www.calchannel.com/senators-monning-and-wolk-announce-end-of-life-option-act-sb128/ & http://www.lifenews.com/2015/02/16/assisted-suicides-in-oregon-jump-44-percent-as-abuses-continue/http://www.newhealthguide.org/Where-Is-Euthanasia-Legal.html On November 5, 2008 Washingtonbecame the second state to passa Death With Dignity Act. The majority won 51% to 49%. On November 5, 2008 Washingtonbecame the second state to passa Death With Dignity Act. The majority won 51% to 49%. 49% 49% 51% 51% A study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 11% of physicians surveyed would be willing to hasten a patient's death by prescribing medication, and that 7% would administer a lethal injection, despite both acts being illegal. A study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 11% of physicians surveyed would be willing to hasten a patient's death by prescribing medication, and that 7% would administer a lethal injection, despite both acts being illegal. In the ancient Greek city of Athens, city magistrates kept a supply of poison for anyone who wished to die. In the ancient Greek city of Athens, city magistrates kept a supply of poison for anyone who wished to die. In 2013, about 34% of Americans said in a Pew Research poll that they had given serious thought to their end of life decisions. Some 35% of those said that they had put their wishes in writing. In 2013, about 34% of Americans said in a Pew Research poll that they had given serious thought to their end of life decisions. Some 35% of those said that they had put their wishes in writing. 35% 35% 34% 34% 47% 47% 49% 49% The Pew Research foundthat 47% of Americans are in favor of passing physician assisted suicide laws for those that are terminally ill while 49% would be opposed to these laws. The Pew Research foundthat 47% of Americans are in favor of passing physician assisted suicide laws for those that are terminally ill while 49% would be opposed to these laws. A May 2006 Gallup Poll found that 69% of Americans answered yes to the question: "When a person has a disease that cannot becured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it" A May 2006 Gallup Poll found that 69% of Americans answered yes to the question: "When a person has a disease that cannot becured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it?" 73% of Americans havegiven thought to theirend of life care. & Yes No Yes No According to living wills, anything that the patient said while conscious in a valid living will takes precedent over what the family or anyone else may want. Yes: No: There is a distinctive difference betweenpassively "allowing to die" and actively "killing." Treatment refusal or withholding treatment can be seen as letting die (passive) and is justifiable. In contrast to physician assisted suicide which can be seen as killing (active) and is not justified. While legalizing euthanasia and physician assisted suicidemay initiate a debate based on personal beliefs, if it is the wish of the patient and the only option to avoid pain, then they are the more humane forms of treatment in many cases. While legalizing euthanasia and physician assisted suicidemay initiate a debate based on personal beliefs, if it is the wish of the patient and the only option to avoid pain, then they are the more humane forms of treatment in many cases. What's the Difference What's the Difference? With physician assisted suicide, the medical professional is simply providing the means of death. In contrast to euthanasia where the medical professional is acting directly to end the patients life. With physician assisted suicide, the medical professional is simply providing the means of death. In contrast to euthanasia where the medical professional is acting directly to end the patients life. 20 Days 20 Days It takes at least twenty daysto get the lethal prescriptionfrom the doctor. It takes at least twenty daysto get the lethal prescriptionfrom the doctor. The Right To Die: The Right To Die: Euthanasia &Physician Assisted Suicide Euthanasia &Physician Assisted Suicide Oregon, Washington, and Vermonthave all passed Deathwith Dignity Acts.As well as Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Oregon, Washington, and Vermonthave all passed Deathwith Dignity Acts.As well as Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Montana allowsonly by state ruling. Montana allowsonly by state ruling. California has a passed a End of Life Option Act California has a passed a End of Life Option Act Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska have all opposed to leagalizing PAS. Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska have all opposed to leagalizing PAS. Texas requires expectantmothers to be keptalive no matter theirwishes. Texas requires expectantmothers to be keptalive no matter theirwishes. Euthanasia is illegal in the United States; however, it is legal in Luxemborg, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Euthanasia is illegal in the United States; however, it is legal in Luxemborg, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The Law The Law $125 $125 What Can You Take What Can You Take? Seconal costs for a 10 gram dose of 100 tablets. Seconal costs for a 10 gram dose of 100 tablets. $1,000 + $1,000 + Nembutal costsand comes in liquid form Nembutal costsand comes in liquid form How Is it Done How Is it Done? 2. 2. 15 days later: Make another oral request to a medicalprofessional. 15 days later: Make another oral request to a medicalprofessional. 3. 3. File a written request(must be signed by twowitnesses). File a written request(must be signed by twowitnesses). 5. 5. A doctor may prescribe the letha; drugs two days after the written request. A doctor may prescribe the letha; drugs two days after the written request. 4. 4. The doctor must advise the patient of all other treatments available; as well as hospice care. Then, another doctormust sign off on the prognosis. The doctor must advise the patient of all other treatments available; as well as hospice care. Then, another doctormust sign off on the prognosis. 1. 1. Make a formal oral request to a medical professional. Make a formal oral request to a medical professional.
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