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POWERPOINT COMPONENTS
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Introduction Title Slide Introduce yourself Introduce topic Quote Definition Story None of this is required in grade All that should be written on this slide is your topic (title) and your name!
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OREGON’S DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT Awesome Student
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Policy Identification Policy is identified Name and number Explain briefly in own words Local, state, federal, international Include key points
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POLICY IDENTIFICATION Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act State Law 127.800-127.995 Terminally ill patients with Oregon residency apply for physician assisted suicide Requirements: Oregon’s driver’s license Registered to vote in Oregon Own/lease property File Oregon tax return
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History and Background Purpose of policy Timeline Influence of: Political parties Elected officials Interest groups Specific individuals Can have graphical support here
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HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Early 1900's Attempt was made to legalize assisted suicide First euthanasia bill was drafted 1930’s-1950’s Euthanasia societies created Euthanasia Society of America was founded 1960’s – 1970’s Right-to-die bill is introduced Patient Bill of Rights is created
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HISTORY AND BACKGROUND 1980’s – 1990’s Hemlock Society is founded Patient Self Determination Act passed Measure 16 was passed Death with Dignity Act put into effect Provide assistance for terminally ill residents of Oregon to end their life in a peaceful manner Republicans vs. Democrats
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Current Situation Effects and outcomes Research/Data How policy is working Research/Data Must have graphs, statistics, etc. here
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CURRENT SITUATION 2001-attempt was made to stop the Act from being used Policy has been effective for 17 years Brittany Maynard’s choice to die Death with Dignity is accessible in only 5 states Campaigns are underway in 5 states
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NUMBER OF DEATHS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTION RECIPIENTS (Oregon Public Health, 2014)
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Differing Viewpoints Viewpoint #1 Key points Viewpoint #2 Key points Compare/Contrast Similarities Differences
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DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS Catholic Church Strongly against assisted suicide Little to no ability in changing law Compassion and Choices Support Death with Dignity Work on helping the terminally ill have a peaceful death
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DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS Similarities Play a major role in the Death with Dignity movement Believe human life is important Differences The religious groups believe our lives are a gift Compassion and Choices support Death with Dignity
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Policy Recommendation Explain need to change OR the need for policy to remain in effect Economic Feasibility Political Feasibility Can use graphical support – must be used previously in presentation
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POLICY RECOMMENDATION Change the requirement for residency Current residency requirements: Oregon’s driver’s license Registered to vote in Oregon Own/lease property File Oregon tax return Economic feasibility Political feasibility
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Conclusion Use an effective and strong closing Your audience is likely to remember your last words Use a conclusion slide to: Summarize the main points of your presentation Identify policy History of policy Current situation Differing viewpoints Restates policy recommendation
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CONCLUSION Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act allows terminally ill patients to end life peacefully Throughout history several attempts have been made to legalize Act has been effective for 17 years Religious groups vs. Compassion and Choices Change residency requirements
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Options for last slide include: Blank slide – that means literally nothing on it Reference slide This is where you will be asking your panelists if they have any questions
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