Originally posted by iceyshiver21
Thats the part I'm afraid of...it different when somebody else does it because you have a second opinion and time to cool down if your one of those who get in a fight and think that life cant go on...or maybe just depressed that can be cured but do they think so?
I think that euthanization is fine but they so consult others, even if in extrem pain, before hand...Im sure if it is a extreme pain case they will want to say good bye to everyone anyway..
I don't know all the details, but I do know that they were very careful in constructing the rules. A person needs to see a psychiatrist or psychologist to determine that they are mentally fit and not suffering from depression. They have to be resident of this state, so a person can't just move in from another state to get the prescription. They have to have been diagnosed as having less than six months to live. They have to be coherent and mentally sound to make the decision themselves without coersion. The person must be 18 years or older (in fact, the latest report says that the median age of people was 69, many were college educated, and most had cancer)

this link can help answer any other questions that you may have.
http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/chs/pas/pas.cfm