By The Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Legislation that would authorize people with
terminal illnesses to request life-ending drugs from a physician is
again before state lawmakers in Albany.
Supporters of the bill include several New Yorkers who lost loved
ones to painful terminal illness. They plan to meet with lawmakers
Tuesday at the state Capitol.
The bill would require two physicians to certify the patient's
illness is terminal. Physicians could refuse to agree to the request for
any reason.
The measure has been introduced before but hasn't received a vote.
Supporters say the bill gives suffering patients the freedom to end their lives with dignity but has proper safeguards.
Opponents worry the measure would be abused.
Colorado, Washington, Vermont, California and Oregon already have
current laws allowing people to
request life-ending medication from a
physician.
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Source: Syracuse.com (via The Empire Report)
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