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3 Dugan, Andrew. In U.S., Support Up for Doctor-Assisted Suicide. Gallup Inc. Gallup, 27 May Web. 7 Jan Terminology. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 7 Jan 2017.

4 Terminology. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 7 Jan 2017.

5 Vandekieft, Gregg. AAHPM Updates Position Statement on Physician-Assisted Dying. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Ethics, Web. 7 Jan 2017.

6 Terminology. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 7 Jan 2017.

7 Terminology. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 7 Jan 2017.

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10 A General History of Euthanasia. A New Zealand Resource for Life Related Issues. The Life Resources Charitable Trust. Web. 15 Jan 2017.

11 Chronology of Assisted Dying. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 15 Jan A General History of Euthanasia. A New Zealand Resource for Life Related Issues. The Life Resources Charitable Trust. Web. 15 Jan 2017.

12 Chronology of Assisted Dying. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 15 Jan A General History of Euthanasia. A New Zealand Resource for Life Related Issues. The Life Resources Charitable Trust. Web. 15 Jan 2017.

13 Countries with End-of0life help laws and/or regulations. Dignitas. Last updated 4 Jan 2017, Web. 8 Jan Euthanasia and assisted suicide laws around the world. The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited, 17 July 2014, Web. 8 Jan 2017.

14 Oregon s Death with Dignity Act: The First Year s Experience. Department of Human Resources, Oregon Health Division, Center for Disease Prevention and Epidemiology, 18 Feb Patient Choices Vermont, Home. Patient Choices Vermont, Web, 8 Jan Vermont. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 8 Jan Countries with End-of0life help laws and/or regulations. Dignitas. Last updated 4 Jan 2017, Web. 8 Jan 2017.

15 Death with Dignity Act Requirements. Public Health Division, Oregon, Web. 15 Jan 2017.

16 Death with Dignity Act Requirements. Public Health Division, Oregon, Web. 15 Jan 2017.

17 Death with Dignity Act Requirements. Public Health Division, Oregon, Web. 15 Jan 2017.

18 Fass, Jennifer and Andrea. Physician-assisted Suicide: Drug Information Issues. Medscape. American Journal of Health System Pharmacy. 2011; 68(9): Web. 15 Jan FAQs. Death with Dignity. Death with Dignity National Center and Death with Dignity Political Fund, Web. 15 Jan 2017.

19 Statement on Physician-Assisted Dying. Approved by the AAHPM Board of Directors on June 24, AAHPM. Web. 15 Jan National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization: Commentary and Resolution on Physician Assisted Suicide. Web. 15 Jan American Medical Association House of Delegates (A-16): Report of Reference Committee on Amendments to Constitution and Bylaws. Web. 15 Jan ACP Asks California Governor Jerry Brown to veto physician-assisted suicide bill. 16 Sept ACP. Web. 15 Jan APA Resolution on Assisted Suicide. American Psychological Association. Web. 15 Jan 2017.

20 Span, Paula. Physician Aid in Dying Gains Acceptance in the U.S.. The New York Times. 16 Jan Web. 16 Jan 2017.

21 Ganzini, Linda, Elizabeth R. Goy, and Steven K. Dobscha. "Oregonians' reasons for requesting physician aid in dying." Archives of Internal Medicine (2009): Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

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23 Ganzini, Linda, Elizabeth R. Goy, and Steven K. Dobscha. "Oregonians' reasons for requesting physician aid in dying." Archives of Internal Medicine (2009):

24 Ganzini, Linda, Elizabeth R. Goy, and Steven K. Dobscha. "Why Oregon patients request assisted death: family members views." Journal of general internal medicine 23.2 (2008):

25 Ganzini, Linda, et al. "Experiences of Oregon nurses and social workers with hospice patients who requested assistance with suicide." New England Journal of Medicine (2002):

26 Ganzini, Linda, et al. "Experiences of Oregon nurses and social workers with hospice patients who requested assistance with suicide." New England Journal of Medicine (2002):

27 Ganzini, Linda, et al. "Experiences of Oregon nurses and social workers with hospice patients who requested assistance with suicide." New England Journal of Medicine (2002):

28 Ganzini, Linda, et al. "Oregon physicians' attitudes about and experiences with end-of-life care since passage of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act." Jama (2001):

29 Dobscha, Steven K., et al. "Oregon physicians' responses to requests for assisted suicide: a qualitative study." Journal of palliative medicine 7.3 (2004):

30 Dobscha, Steven K., et al. "Oregon physicians' responses to requests for assisted suicide: a qualitative study." Journal of palliative medicine 7.3 (2004):

31 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

32 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

33 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

34 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

35 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

36 Back, Anthony L., et al. "Clinician-patient interactions about requests for physician-assisted suicide: a patient and family view." Archives of Internal Medicine (2002):

37 EPEC-O Self-Study Module 14: Physician Assisted Suicide. Education In Palliative And End-Of-Life Care For Oncology. Web. 16 Jan 2017.

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