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The highest court in Massachusetts said in a decision Dec. 19 that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state constitution.

 

The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state

The highest court in Massachusetts said in a decision Monday that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state constitution.

The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state constitution. 

The top court in Massachusetts has ruled that doctors have no right to prescribe lethal drugs for patients with terminal illnesses.

The high court, while noting the sensitive nature of the case, said the ultimate decision lies with the Massachusetts Legislature.

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