> Dan Minette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: "Robert Seeberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Dan Minette wrote:
> > > Bush is arguing for a strong executive > interpretation of the > > > Constitution. But, when the Supreme Court rules > > >against him, as it did today, > > The Oregon assisted suicide decision? I've been > >ill today and have not watched or read news today. > Yes, For those interested: the Oregon law "...allows terminally ill adult patients who are expected to die within six months to seek a doctor's prescription for a lethal dose of medication. Patients must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the state. Under the law, patients must make verbal requests for assistance on two separate occasions at least 15 days apart. The patient must also submit a written request -- signed by witnesses -- to his attending physician. The physician then has to consult with a second doctor to confirm the terminal diagnosis and determine that the patient is mentally competent and is not suffering from a psychiatric disorder that could impair decision making. The attending physician must request that the patient notify next of kin regarding the prescription. At any time, the patient may change his or her mind. Doctors also have to inform patients about alternatives to suicide, including hospice care..." >From http://www.webmd.com/content/article/117/112571 I applaud this Court decision, but expect that the matter will be brought up again. Our technology ought not outrun our compassion. Debbi Grave Matters Maru <sad little smile> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
