Death with Dignity Act: In Washington State - 07/2023
Death with Dignity Act: In Washington State
Abstract
This handout explains Washington state's Death with Dignity Act, which was passed by voters of Washington state in November 2008. The act allows adults with a terminal illness to request lethal doses of medicine from qualified medical providers.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
07/2023
General Subject
About UWMC
Death and Dying
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Assisted Suicide
Death
Decision Making
Legal Issues
Legislation and Regulation
Languages
English
Record ID
3601