To examine legislative, judicial, and political challenges surrounding the legalization of physician-assisted suicide following Oregon's landmark voter referendums.
Narrative policy analysis of Oregon's voter referendums, federal congressional interventions, and U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Synthesis of nationwide survey data evaluating attitudes among the public and practicing physicians toward end-of-life medical assistance.
Oregon voters consistently reaffirmed the legalization of physician-assisted suicide through sequential referendums despite repeated federal attempts at nullification.
National survey data demonstrate majority support among both the American public and healthcare professionals for nationwide access to physician-assisted suicide.
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