Death with Dignity National Center
Death with Dignity; Language matters: the evolution of how we talk about Death with Dignity.
CEO Dr. Peg Sandeen talks with the New York Times
October 28, 2023
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Reports
Oregon Health Authority publishes 2022 report
During 2022, DWDA deaths accounted for an estimated 0.6% of total deaths in Oregon.
April 5, 2023
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United States of America
Even more updates from the USA
On February 24, our member Death with Dignity brought us again a new update on the developments in the USA. Minnesota and Florida introduced Death
February 24, 2023
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United States of America
Updates on Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Arizona
On February 15, our member Death with Dignity brought us a new update on the developments in the USA. Maryland and Oregon introduced new bills,
February 15, 2023
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Bill
Public hearings for Death with Dignity bills in Washington and Oregon
Washington: HB 1281 (a package of accessibility improvements we spoke about here) has received a public hearing Oregon: HB 2279 (A bill removing Oregon’s residency requirement we spoke
February 2, 2023
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Litigation
Oregon lawsuit leads to removal of the residency requirement
On March 28, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act reached a settlement in the U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon. Result:
March 28, 2022
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Oregon
Oregon data 2021 published
On February 28, the Oregon Health Authority released its Death with Dignity Act Annual Report about 2021. The Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) allows
March 23, 2022
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Oregon
Oregon data 2020 published
On February 26, the Oregon Health Authority released its Death with Dignity Act Annual Report about 2020. The Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) allows
February 26, 2021
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