Considering End of Life Choices

Date Study Completed (month/year)

11/2013

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Arizona

Title of Study (limit 80 characters)

Considering End of Life Choices - The Oregon Model

Summary of Study (limit 500 characters)

End of life issues encompass many concerns, including advance directives, hospice care, palliative care, right-to-know, and do-not-resuscitate orders, among others. Specifically, this paper focuses on the pros and cons of laws that permit a terminally ill, mentally competent adult to obtain prescription medication to hasten death. This focus is chosen both for its high level of interest with many League members and a sudden wave of legislative activity across the country.

League or Contact Email Address

lwvaz@gmail.com

League or Contact Phone Number

480-966-9031