Physicians Urged to Honor Death With Dignity Act

Washington nonprofit, Compassion and Choices, urges physicians statewide who are willing to participate in the Death with Dignity Act to contact the organization so patients struggling to access the service can be referred. Compassion and Choices of Washington knows only a handful of doctors in the state who will perform the service, and they say there are none in the Mid-Columbia area. C and C Urges Physician Death Referrals in WA

Response from Human Life Alliance: As the new Washington State law that legalized physician assisted suicide took effect early in March, local media continues to push their pro-death agenda. In an attempt to coerce and pressure health care professionals and hospitals to participate in assisted suicide, the Seattle Times is blatantly portraying only the pro-assisted suicide position of the debate. Tell The Seattle Times what you think, by clicking here. Click on "Request a Correction" to submit your concerns or call 206-464-3310.