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. 1997 Sep 15;157(6):763–764.

Legalized MD-assisted suicide needed to improve care, physician tells right-to-die group

A Elash
PMCID: PMC1228125  PMID: 9307565

Abstract

Advocates of euthanasia say clear rules outlining procedures to follow when a terminally ill patient requests assisted suicide would help doctors provide better care without fear of legal or professional recrimination. The Canadian-born medical director of a US-based right-to die organization made the comments during the recent annual meeting of Dying With Dignity, a Canadian group.

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