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MAID by Another Name: Why Language Matters in the Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate

MAID by Another Name: Why Language Matters in the Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate

We must be wary of language that sanitizes deeply consequential decisions.

NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJuly 22, 2025myths about suicide, MAiD., PAS

Why the American Medical Association has Opposed Physician-Assisted Suicide

The AMA remains steadfast in its belief that the role of a physician is to heal, not hasten death.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 25, 2025PAS, American Medical Association, suicide risk, New Hampshire

The Price of "Dignity:" Physician-Assisted Suicide Poses Ethical and Social Risks

The Price of "Dignity:" Physician-Assisted Suicide Poses Ethical and Social Risks

Fear of PAS among marginalized communities reflects issues of systemic inequity and racial prejudice in American healthcare.

Legislation, Legislative Update, NewsNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionMarch 20, 2025PAS, Racism, New Hampshire, Disability

Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence

Complex Impacts of Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide: Examining the Evidence

While PAS is framed as an issue of compassion, these findings highlight the complexities and potential consequences of legalization.

Legislation, Legislative Update, News, StoriesNH Coalition for Suicide PreventionJanuary 27, 2025PAS, New Hampshire, suicide research