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Werth, James L., Jr.; Wineberg, Howard – Death Studies, 2005
This article critically examines the validity of common criticisms of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, primarily through reviewing published research and analyses. After summarizing the law and recent developments, 11 areas of concerns are examined: (a) the amount of data collected, (b) the availability of the data, (c) the reporting process,…
Descriptors: Physicians, Criticism, Terminal Illness