2006-10-18 04:23:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I know Oregon has legalized it! Maine, Hawaii ,Arizona and Michigan have attempted but have failed!
"Oregon Death with Dignity Act," also known as ballot initiative Measure 16. The measure made it legal for Oregon doctors to prescribe lethal drug overdoses to terminally-ill patients who ask to die. Doctors were granted full immunity from prosecution if they followed Measure 16’s provisions. Oregon became the first and only state in the U.S. to pass such a measure. Because of a court challenges, the Oregon Death with Dignity Act (O-DWDA) did not take effect until October 1997.
The reality however is that many people who are terminal and in the hospital are really overdosed! Usually Morphine is given in higher than normal doses to decrease their respiration!
As a student I refused to give the doses as they were way over prescribed limits, however the nurse would just walk in and give it!
I guess you could say it was to make them more comfortable! I use to see Morphine be given along with a 5% Alcohol drip as well! I suspect this is a widespread practice, though I can't say with any degree of certainty.
2006-10-18 04:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oregon has a program called "Death with Dignity". You have to meet certain criteria and actually apply for it. Information is available on the state website here:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/ar-index.shtml
2006-10-18 11:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal in Oregon north-west us.
2006-10-18 11:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mark J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
australia
2006-10-18 11:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by sista! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋