Dr. Charles Bentz: Physician Assisted Suicide
A practicing physician in the state of Oregon, Dr. Charles Bentz has experienced the legalization of physician assisted suicide (PAS), first-hand. Having cared for patients nearing the end of life or suffering from terminal conditions, he’s received requests from patients for physician assisted suicide. Sharing his knowledge and personal experience with PAS, we will come to understand the reality and ramifications of this practice.
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Physicians for Compassionate Care
Dr. Charles Bentz is the President of Physicians for Compassionate Care, a national organization of physicians and medical professionals founded after physician assisted suicide was legalized in Oregon. Their mission is to “promote compassionate care for severely-ill patients without sanctioning or assisting their suicide. Members affirm an ethic based on the principle that all human life is inherently valuable and that the physicians’ roles are to heal illness, alleviate suffering, and provide comfort for the sick and dying.” For more information, visit their website at: www.PCCEF.org
Patients Rights Council
The Patients Rights Council is committed to providing facts and information on the critical issues of life, death, and assisted suicide. They offer many resources and informational materials. For more information, visit their website at: www.PatientsRightsCouncil.org
“The Scooter”
“Because of his illness, Bill had lost his mobility and, therefore, his connection with family and community. Not being able to go to his grandson’s baseball games was more than he could bear. He no longer had the zest for life and requested assisted suicide from his doctor. His doctor, however, had an alternate solution, one that “made him fun again;” and all it took was a scooter.” Watch the video here.
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