Oregon's Death with Dignity Act
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Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:allows |
physician-assisted suicide
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
patient rights advocacy
increased palliative care options |
| gptkbp:basedOn |
patient autonomy
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| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
October 27, 1997
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:Oregon_State_Legislature
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| gptkbp:faced |
political opposition
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| gptkbp:has |
studied by researchers
subject to legal challenges a source of inspiration for activists a topic of scholarly research a progressive law a topic of media coverage a significant legal precedent a point of contention in elections a catalyst for change in legislation. a subject of ethical debates amended since its passage analyzed in academic journals subject to public referendums |
| gptkbp:has_a |
reporting requirements
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Oregon's Death with Dignity Act
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| gptkbp:influenced |
similar laws in other states
public opinion on assisted dying |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
a compassionate choice
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:Oregon_Health_Authority
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
broader euthanasia debate
the right to die movement the conversation on healthcare reform Oregon's_healthcare_policy Oregon's_social_policy |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
as a model for other states
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
various advocacy groups
some medical professionals |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
in legal contexts
in legal cases in discussions of medical ethics laws in other countries |
| gptkbp:judgingCriteria |
annually by the state
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| gptkbp:led_to |
increased discussions on end-of-life care
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| gptkbp:opposedBy |
some religious organizations
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| gptkbp:provides |
written request for medication
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| gptkbp:requires |
two physician confirmations
mental health evaluation if needed patient to be terminally ill waiting period of 15 days patient_to_be_a_resident_of_Oregon |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
over 1,000 prescriptions written
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| gptkbp:suitableFor |
landmark legislation
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