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Public and professional sentiment about assisted suicide and euthanasia has led to intense debate, controversy, and confusion. In an era of unprecedented technological progress and postponement of death, considering actions to precipitate death seems almost counterintuitive. Yet it is increasingly apparent that medical advances have not necessarily fostered human dignity, quality of life, personal control, or appropriate care. The increasingly common assertion of a right to determine the time and manner of death — embodied in numerous legislative initiatives and court decisions — should serve as a wake-up call to health care providers. It represents not only the ultimate claim . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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