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Dr. Jack Kevorkian, often known as "Dr. Death," was an American pathologist who became infamous for his role in advocating for the right to die and assisting terminally ill patients with physician-assisted suicide. He was born on May 26, 1928, in Pontiac, Michigan, and passed away on June 3, 2011.
Dr. Kevorkian is well known for his controversial stance on euthanasia and for his direct involvement in the deaths of approximately 130 patients, according to his own reports. He claimed to have assisted these patients in ending their lives to relieve them of their suffering, as they were dealing with painful and incurable diseases.
Kevorkian invented devices to facilitate the process of assisted suicide, such as the "Thanatron" (Death Machine), which delivered lethal drugs, and the "Mercitron" (Mercy Machine), which used a gas mask to administer carbon monoxide. He would provide these devices to patients, who would then use them to self-administer the lethal substances.
His actions sparked a nationwide debate on the ethics of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Supporters viewed him as a compassionate advocate for patients' rights, while opponents saw him as a murderer who violated the medical profession's ethical standards.
Kevorkian's activities led to legal challenges and criminal charges. In 1999, he was convicted of second-degree murder for the assisted suicide of Thomas Youk, a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The case gained significant media attention, especially after Kevorkian aired a video of the procedure on the CBS television show "60 Minutes." He was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison but was released on parole in 2007 for good behavior after serving eight years.
Dr. Kevorkian's life and work have continued to influence discussions on end-of-life care, patients' rights, and the legal and ethical dimensions of assisted suicide. His actions have also been the subject of numerous books, articles, and films, contributing to his lasting notoriety.
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B) becoming an organ donor
C) DNR
D) living will
E) all of the above are advance directives
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A) almost 4,000 terminally individuals took their lives
B) less than one tenth of one percent of the deaths chose assisted suicide
C) The most common terminal diagnosis was AIDS
D) a and c are true
E) none are true
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A) states define death as the absence of breathing and heart rate
B) states define death as the absence of brain function
C) states may define death differently, but must report deaths that are suspicious to a federal panel
D) states define death as the absence of breathing, heartbeat and brain function
E) none of the above
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