Statement of American Women’s Medical Association, September 9, 2007.

Aid in Dying

The American Medical Women’s Association acknowledges that a range of views exist within its membership on the subject of physician assisted dying. The Association respects each member’s right to hold any belief and view her conscience dictates, and to practice her profession accordingly. Taking into account these considerations, The American Medical Women’s Association holds the following positions regarding end-of-life care and Aid in Dying^*.

1. AMWA supports the right of terminally ill patients to hasten what might otherwise be a protracted, undignified, or extremely painful death.

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