Graduation Year
2015
Date of Submission
4-2015
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Wei-Chin Hwang
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Abstract
The goal of this thesis is to investigate the literature on physician-assisted death (PAD) in the United States and argue for the legalization of PAD. This thesis discusses the historical and contemporary legal literature of PAD as well as the concerns voiced by opponents of PAD. This thesis addresses the concerns of PAD opponents and invalidating some concerns and and attenuating others. Proper implementation of PAD is proposed via Mandatory Psychiatric Review (MPR) and other psychological services. Further improvements needed in PAD policy are discussed as well as the current benefits of PAD.
Recommended Citation
Young, Aleena, "Physician-Assisted Death (PAD) in the United States: Arguments for Legalization through a Literature Review" (2015). CMC Senior Theses. 1130.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1130
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
