Suicide - news
Rehearing on assisted suicide ruling requested
The Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to reconsider its May decision blocking a federal ban on the use of drugs to aid patients in committing suicide in Oregon. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 15, 2004
Appeals court supports drugs for assisted suicide
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled federal Attorney General John Ashcroft does not have the authority to prohibit the use of federally regulated drugs for the purpose of aiding patients in committing suicide. more »
By Tom Strode - May 31, 2004
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide