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American Medical Association Votes On Assisted Suicide

Amanda Prestigiacomo

Despite a fierce push from so-called “death with dignity” advocates, one of the largest and most influential medial organizations in the nation, the American Medical Association (AMA), voted to retain its position against assisted suicide and euthanasia measures.

On direction from a Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) report, the AMA voted 65-35 in favor of treating the terminally ill, as opposed to killing them.

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