Assisted Suicide, UW Job Cuts, and Help for Homeowners
03/04/2009 at 12:00 p.m.
Dying Wishes Legalized
Tomorrow Washington becomes one of the few states to permit assisted suicide. What will this law mean to you, medically and spiritually? How have your experiences with death informed your view on assisted suicide?
Huskies Get Leaner
University of Washington President Mark Emmert is cutting his budget when more young people want to attend UW. Will he cut his own salary?
Have Your House and Own It, Too
Today the Treasury Department released guidelines on a new program designed to help up to 9 million borrowers stay in their homes through refinanced mortgages. Who can apply and how?
"Nickelsville" Leaves U–district
The tent city Nickelsville is scheduled to move out of the University District. We'll hear from residents.
Guest(s)
Mark Emmert is the president of the University of Washington.
Dr. Stu Farber is director of the palliative care consult service at the University of Washington Medical Center.
Dr. Robert Thompson is an internist and cardiologist at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Sylvia Feder and Roger Matheny are paramedics with King County Medic One.
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- 'Washington 'death with dignity law' set to take effect,' Seattle Times
- 'New Law Aids Dying Patients Seeking to Hasten Death,' KUOW's Ruby de Luna
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