The "Death With Dignity Law" in the state of Oregon:

A) requires the physician to inform the patient of feasible alternatives.
B) allows doctors to help patients within 2 days of a request for assisted suicide.
C) allows family members to assist in the suicide of a dying patient.
D) has resulted in higher rates of illegal use of barbiturates in that state.


A

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