Information on assistance in dying is available only under this law. For example, increases in the use of pain medication and hospice have made Oregonians more comfortable in their final days. Reinhard, however, insinuates the law must not be working as well as was reported in the Health Division annual report. It all went too smoothly, there wasn't enough gritty drama or detail. But, as the Health Division report clearly shows, the law is working as intended.
Patients are in control of the process.
Oregon voters should send a message to The Oregonian and to their legislators. It is time for this debate to be put to rest and for continued implementation of the law.