Religious, Medical Professionals Challenge Illinois Doctor-Assisted Death Law
The lawsuit says the law uniquely requires some medical practices to offer the option and could force providers to discuss assisted suicide.
- Medical professionals and religious leaders filed a lawsuit to block Illinois' End-of-Life Options Act, which is set to take effect Sept 12.
- Northwestern Medicine psychiatrist Dr. Mary Keen argues the law mandates discussing assisted suicide, contradicting training that views suicidal ideation as psychosocial distress.
- In the Illinois House, Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, warned the law creates financial incentives for patients to choose assisted suicide over hospice care costing approximately $15,000.
- Thomas More Society senior counsel Michael McHale noted a similar state law requiring medical professionals to explain treatment options they disagree with was recently blocked pending legal challenge.
- The End-of-Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to end their life, provided they meet multiple requirements and pass medical evaluations.
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