Washington Death with Dignity Act
GPTKB entity
Properties (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:allows |
physician-assisted suicide
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| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
March 5, 2009
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:Washington_State
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| gptkbp:has |
annual reports
reporting requirements specific eligibility criteria impact on healthcare providers supporters and opponents |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Washington Death with Dignity Act
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Oregon_Death_with_Dignity_Act
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| gptkbp:is |
controversial
subject to public opinion subject to legislative review a model for other states discussed in legal literature a law that has been challenged in court a state law not federally recognized a law that has been discussed in the context of human rights. a law that has influenced public policy discussions a law that has been evaluated for its effectiveness a law that has been referenced in academic studies a law that has been supported by advocacy groups a law that has been upheld by courts a law that has faced opposition from some groups a law that has implications for end-of-life care a law that promotes informed decision-making a law that requires documentation a law that respects individual choices a topic in bioethics an example of patient autonomy an option for terminally ill patients associated with ethical debates associated with mental health evaluations part of a broader movement part of end-of-life options a law that has been part of national conversations about assisted dying a law that has been analyzed for its ethical implications legal_in_Washington_State |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:Washington_State_Department_of_Health
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| gptkbp:issuedBy |
licensed physicians
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| gptkbp:provides |
prescription for lethal medication
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| gptkbp:requires |
patient consent
waiting period terminal illness diagnosis |
| gptkbp:subject |
legal challenges
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