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  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Most participants in Death with Dignity (DWD) programs in Washington State and Oregon have terminal cancer diagnoses.
  • As more states consider physician-assisted death legislation, insights from a comprehensive cancer center are valuable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and patient experience of a DWD program at a comprehensive cancer center.
  • To compare institutional data with statewide DWD program data in Washington and Oregon.

Main Methods:

  • A DWD program was implemented at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a comprehensive cancer center.
  • Institution-level data were collected and compared with publicly available statewide data from Oregon and Washington.

Main Results:

  • Between March 2009 and December 2011, 114 patients inquired about the DWD program.
  • Of these, 40 patients received a prescription for a lethal dose of secobarbital; 24 (60%) ingested the medication.
  • Participants cited loss of autonomy, inability to enjoy activities, and loss of dignity as primary reasons for participation.

Conclusions:

  • The DWD program at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance was well-accepted by both patients and clinicians.
  • Patients and families expressed gratitude for the availability of lethal prescriptions, regardless of use.