Physician-Assisted Suicide Legalized in Delaware
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, emphasizing compassion and personal choice.
Key Points
- Patients must have a prognosis of six months or less to live
- Other end-of-life care options must be offered before assisted suicide
- Patients need to go through waiting periods and obtain a second medical opinion
Pros
- Allows terminally ill patients to have control over their end-of-life decisions
- Provides an option for patients to end their lives peacefully and with dignity
Cons
- Raises concerns about potential abuse and coercion of vulnerable individuals
- Shifts focus away from life-affirming care towards premature death