Assisted-suicide numbers continue to rise in Oregon
Article Abstract:
The 38 assisted suicide cases in Oregon represented an 81% increase in the year 2002 as compared to 21 cases in 2001. The reasons given by patients wanting to end their lives included losing autonomy, decreasing ability to participate in activities and losing control over bodily functions.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
Oregon, Company legal issue, Cases, Suicide
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Texas mulls organ donation by presumed consent policy
Article Abstract:
The argument regarding the acceptance of a presumed consent policy bill by Texas is presented. According to the presumed consent policy, adults are assumed to be agreed organ donors unless they have officially recorded their desire not to donate.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, HEALTH SERVICES, Texas, Laws, regulations and rules, Health care industry, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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