The Future of Physician Assisted Suicide
- Elizabeth Molina
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min read
Where will this practice go in the coming years, and what side will you take in deciding the outcome?

Like many issues being brought to light in today's society such as same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization, the youth will have a big say in how society is affected. PAS has been legalized in nine states since 1997 when Oregon stepped out as the first supporter. Is this on the rise, or will the advocacy decline?
Following the decision from a 29-year-old woman from California to be assisted in her suicide after a terminal prognosis, this brought young people into the spotlight. The median age for those who participated in PAS in Oregon is 71, so this case is notable due to how young this woman was. It made the youth really think about their possible outcome in the future, and what ideas they have surrounding that outcome.
Along with the youthful generations, there's another group being forced into the limelight of this phenomenon: baby boomers. As morbid as this is, these individuals are beginning to face the deaths of their parents and spouses, and then comes their time. It's up to them to think holistically, or not. They can seek answers and prepare for the possibilities, or not.
This ethical debate is nowhere near over, but perhaps we're at a point in time where people may have to think about it a little bit more.
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