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(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Indiana lawmakers are considering voluntary euthanasiafor the terminally ill.<\/p>\n
Democratic Representative, Matt Pierce, introduced this bill last week.<\/p>\n
The bill refers to a terminal illness as\"an incurable and irreversible illness that will, within reasonable medical judgment, result in death within sixmonths.\"<\/p>\n
To be considered for this, a patient must be:<\/p>\n
After a written request is submitted, the individual will have a 15 day waiting period before being administered the medication. This medication must be self-administered.<\/p>\n
Medical professionals would be required to meet with the patient requesting voluntary euthanasia to ensure they are of sound mind.<\/p>\n
Insurance companies would not be able to deny payment of benefits due to the \"suicide clause.\"<\/p>\n
If passed, the introduced bill will go into effect on July 1, 2020.<\/p>\n
Seefull details on the bill, visit iga.in.gov.<\/p>\n
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