Las Vegas conference examines the impact of 'right to die' laws
02/08/24 at 04:00 AM
Las Vegas conference examines the impact of 'right to die' laws
Mountain West News Bureau, by Yvette Fernandez; 2/5/24
A University of Nevada Las Vegas conference [discussed] "lessons learned" from U.S. states and other countries that allow medical aid in dying. Dr. David Orentlicher is head of the UNLV Health Law Program, which held the conference on Feb. 1 and 2. He said so-called "right to die" laws in the United States have very strict requirements. ... Only 10 states and the District of Columbia allow for medical aid in dying. ... As a Nevada legislator, Orentlicher was one of the co-sponsors of the “Death with Dignity” bill, SB 239, ... said the option of having a physician present could improve state laws.