University Diaries » ‘Suicides among the terminally ill tend to provoke conversations about the lack of alternative options like physician-assisted suicide, says Laura Prater, an assistant professor at The Ohio State University. “Why are we more willing to let folks kill themselves with a firearm than choose to more peacefully end their lives with family members by their side?” she asked.’

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‘Suicides among the terminally ill tend to provoke conversations about the lack of alternative options like physician-assisted suicide, says Laura Prater, an assistant professor at The Ohio State University. “Why are we more willing to let folks kill themselves with a firearm than choose to more peacefully end their lives with family members by their side?” she asked.’

‘The crisis of suicides among older adults is inextricably linked with guns. Older Americans use a gun in a suicide attempt significantly more often than younger people. And guns are the most lethal method of attempting suicide.‘

Margaret Soltan, September 19, 2025 1:13PM
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