New York State Legislature Considering Assisted Suicide

http://aleteia.org ^ | 05/17/2016 | John Burger

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New York State lawmakers have combined two previous assisted suicide bills into the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and proponents boast that there are a number of safeguards.

But a pro-life leader in the state is warning of the safeguards that are not in the bill.

“There is no requirement for counseling for possible clinical depression causing impaired judgment. Most people considering suicide are depressed — it is a cry for help,” said Kathleen M. Gallagher, director of pro-life activities for the New York State Catholic Conference.

“There is no requirement for family notification to advise family members that their loved one is requesting a lethal dose of drugs,” Gallagher continued. “There is no requirement that witnesses to the request be adults, and one of the witnesses can be someone who stands to gain financially from the patient’s death.”

The legislation, introduced last week, would allow mentally capable and terminally ill adults to request a prescription for life-ending medication, according to ABC affiliate News10.com.

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Best headline, ever.