The Oregon Death with Dignity Act: The Right to Live or the Right to Die?

John S. Westefeld; Alissa Doobay; Jennifer Hill; Clare Humphreys; Riddhi Sandil; Benjamin Tallman

doi:10.1080/15325020802173868

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The Oregon Death with Dignity Act: The Right to Live or the Right to Die?

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The Oregon Death with Dignity Act: The Right to Live or the Right to Die?

John S. Westefeld, Alissa Doobay, Jennifer Hill, Clare Humphreys, Riddhi Sandil and Benjamin Tallman

Journal of loss & trauma, Vol.14(3), pp.161-169

05/06/2009

DOI: 10.1080/15325020802173868

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Abstract

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.

Psychology

Psychology, Social

Social Sciences

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Title: Subtitle: The Oregon Death with Dignity Act: The Right to Live or the Right to Die?
Creators: John S. Westefeld - University of Iowa
Alissa Doobay - University of Iowa
Jennifer Hill - University of Iowa
Clare Humphreys - University of Iowa
Riddhi Sandil - University of Iowa
Benjamin Tallman - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of loss & trauma, Vol.14(3), pp.161-169
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
DOI: 10.1080/15325020802173868
ISSN: 1532-5024
eISSN: 1532-5032
Number of pages: 9
Language: English
Date published: 05/06/2009
Academic Unit: Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Record Identifier: 9984371288102771

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