Assisted Suicide in Oregon — Why do People Request it?
Here are the reasons for the years 1998-2005 along with the number of people citing that reason:
- Fear of losing autonomy (207)
- Fear of decreasing ability to do enjoyable activities (206)
- Fear of losing control of bodily functions (138)
- Fear of loss of dignity (94)
- Fear of being a burden (90)
- Inadequate pain control or concern about (54)
- Financial implications (7)
See International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, 8 Years under Oregon’s Assisted Suicide Law.
Special thanks to Stacey Reeh (J.D. Candidate, Texas Tech University School of Law) for bringing this information to my attention.
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