Cluster Articles

Pages linked into this editorial category.

Medical Aid in Dying in California: What It Is, How It Works, and Who Qualifies

In California, medical aid in dying is governed by the End of Life Option Act (California Health and Safety Code Sections 443.80–443.98). It is intended only for competent adu...

Read article
Terri Schiavo: a clear, factual profile of the case and the person

Terri Schiavo was at the center of a prolonged legal and ethical dispute in the United States concerning end-of-life care, brain injury, and family decision-making. This evergre...

Read article
Brittany Maynard death: verified facts, timeline, and context

Brittany Maynard death refers to the death of a 29-year-old woman diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer who moved from California to Oregon in 2014 to access medical aid in dying...

Read article
What to Know About Jailed Dentists: Causes, Cases, and Consequences

Dentists are licensed medical professionals whose work carries unique public trust and safety responsibilities. When that trust is broken through fraud, abuse, negligence, or in...

Read article