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“The Right to Die? A Debate on Physician-Assisted Suicide in Ohio”
Dr. Charles Camosy (Catholic University of America) and Dr. Jason Chen (Ohio State University College of Pharmacy) engaged in a timely and thought-provoking debate on the moral, medical, and legal dimensions of physician-assisted suicide—now under renewed legislative consideration in Ohio.
At a time when respectful civil discourse often seems out of reach, this event was a powerful witness to what’s possible: rigorous, honest, and charitable dialogue across deep differences. It was a living example of what IACTL exists to foster.