Proposed legislation that would dramatically increase the cap on awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases would intensify a doctor shortage in Nevada, opponents say.
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Senate Bill 239 would allow terminally ill patients over the age of 18 with less than six months to live to end their lives with lethal drugs prescribed by a medical practitioner.
A new poll shows Nevada voters want the choice of medical aid in dying, but opponents say the measure comes with unintended consequences.
Supporters say Senate Bill 239 would ease the agony of the dying, while opponents say it would lead to abuse.
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