Currently there are 5 states in the U.S that enacted Death with Dignity Statutes. The first state to enact such a law was Oregon. These statutes were not enacted without controversy. For this week’s written assignment, research one of the states that enacted a Death with Dignity statute. In your paper, provide the applicable statute and a summary of how a patient would obtain the necessary means to end their life. For example, how do they qualify, what is the process to obtain the end of life medications, etc? Share your thoughts about the Death with Dignity Statutes. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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