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In support of Initiative 119.

H B Polin

    The Internist
    |February 8, 1992
    PubMed
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    Washington voters rejected a ballot measure to legalize active euthanasia. Despite this outcome, the desire for a dignified death suggests future proposals may gain patient acceptance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Public Health Policy
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Analysis of voter rejection of Washington State's Initiative 119, which proposed legalizing active euthanasia.
    • Exploration of the societal and ethical factors influencing public opinion on end-of-life choices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the reasons behind the failure of the active euthanasia legalization proposal in Washington.
    • To assess the potential for future acceptance of similar end-of-life options for patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of voter behavior and public discourse surrounding Initiative 119.
    • Review of medical and ethical literature on euthanasia and patient autonomy.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Death and EuthanasiaInitiative 119 (Washington)

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  • Voter rejection of Initiative 119 indicates significant public apprehension or opposition to legalizing active euthanasia.
  • Underlying patient desire for a dignified death persists, irrespective of legislative outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • The failure of Initiative 119 highlights complex societal attitudes towards active euthanasia.
    • Future proposals for legalizing end-of-life options may require addressing specific public concerns to achieve acceptance.