In the psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance,the role of the assessor is to evaluate the dying patient's

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The psychological assessment of a dying patient requesting "death with dignity" must include an evaluation of the patient's family support system, their competency to make a life-ending decision, and their level and sensitivity to pain. All of these factors are important in determining whether the patient's request for assisted death is appropriate and ethical. Therefore, the best choice is D, which encompasses all of the above factors.

In the Psychological Assessment of a Dying Patient in Oregon