Let’s talk about Oregon: a good model to follow according to Leadbeater assisted suicide bill supporters.
After legalisation, the numbers of assisted suicides skyrocketed from 16 in 1998 to 367 in 2023.
If Eng & Wales end up at same rate that's over 5,000 people each year.
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After legalisation, the numbers of assisted suicides skyrocketed from 16 in 1998 to 367 in 2023.
If Eng & Wales end up at same rate that's over 5,000 people each year.
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The huge increase in assisted suicides has not led to a reduction in other suicides (this is one of the issues @kimleadbeater claims her Bill will address):
the rate of unassisted suicide in Oregon has increased by more than 20% since 1998.
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The huge increase in assisted suicides has not led to a reduction in other suicides (this is one of the issues @kimleadbeater claims her Bill will address):
the rate of unassisted suicide in Oregon has increased by more than 20% since 1998.
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43% of those who are helped to commit suicide in Oregon, say they were concerned about being a burden on friends, family or carers.
The percentage worried about being a burden has increased significantly over time – it was just 13% in 1998.
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43% of those who are helped to commit suicide in Oregon, say they were concerned about being a burden on friends, family or carers.
The percentage worried about being a burden has increased significantly over time – it was just 13% in 1998.
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Women are relatively more affected. Women make up just over 20% of unassisted suicides in Oregon but over 40% of assisted suicides.
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Women are relatively more affected. Women make up just over 20% of unassisted suicides in Oregon but over 40% of assisted suicides.
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Between 2021-2023, 103 assisted suicide patients (7%) took > 6 hours to die.
The longest time to death was 137 hours (5.7 days).
9 patients regained consciousness after taking the drugs.
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Between 2021-2023, 103 assisted suicide patients (7%) took > 6 hours to die.
The longest time to death was 137 hours (5.7 days).
9 patients regained consciousness after taking the drugs.
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Is Oregon really such a good model for vulnerable people in England?
Rather than allowing doctors to help patients commit suicide, perhaps we should focus on improving palliative care, i.e. helping people in the natural process of death.
Is Oregon really such a good model for vulnerable people in England?
Rather than allowing doctors to help patients commit suicide, perhaps we should focus on improving palliative care, i.e. helping people in the natural process of death.
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