They state an example of when patients request a repeat prescription that may not be written by their doctor.

And many staff members say they dread destroying embryos when patients request it.

The remaining six patients requested removal from the study.

A patient can be held for 15 days, but can request a court hearing before a state judge.

In the past, officials said, most homeless patients have not requested such hearings.

Moreover, patients may have requested them because of perceived benefits.

Federal law allows patients to request their medical records and contest information.

Though patients often request new drugs, she said, "it takes a while to know all the adverse reactions or side effects."

The head nurse told us the patient had requested no visitors.

If legislation is necessary, it should require that doctors explore why their patients have requested to die.