The Washington Death with Dignity Act has been in effect since March 5, 2009. Similar to the Oregon model legislation, the Washington Death with Dignity has worked flawlessly and as intended. In the seven years since the aid in dying bill took effect, the State of Washington reports 938 terminally ill patients have received a prescription for the medications, and 651 of those died after ingesting the medication.
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