The role of physicians in causing death to those who are disabled does, however, have a historical precedent, and I think it is extremely relevant.
One or two of these cases is an obvious botched situation. The one where the nurse took things in her own hands is similar to cases that have happened in almost any state. It’s criminal, but has nothing to do with the Oregon law. Dr. Gallant obviously acted outside the law. The fellow who took the dose and didn’t die from it means nothing at all in this discussion.