title: Introduction.
authors.affiliation: Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, 2929 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616-3390, USA.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D012297:Right to Die / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013405:Suicide / Q000941:ethics / Q000266:history; D017236:Suicide, Assisted / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D026712:Value of Life