Euthanasia

H.) Why is vitamin B12 deficiency a serious concern? Vitamin B12 is important in the growth of cells. The body needs the cells to carry oxygen and nutrients to the body. B12 also works with the nervous system function. It makes up are bodies genetic material, and is essential for the production of red blood cells.

Euthanasia, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is considered to be, “the act or practice of killing someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering” (2015).Within this can be found different methods of euthanasia including passive or indirect euthanasia which requires withholding of basic life-saving measures such as oxygen, nutrition, hydration, or resuscitation. Another form is direct euthanasia which can be caused by administered drugs, injections, or suffocation. In its entirety, euthanasia has been debated as an ethical issue through its many forms and reasoning (Methods of euthanasia, 2011).

There are 3 different types of euthanasia. Volantary - which means that the doctor, or whoever performed the assisted death got full permission from the patient to kill them. Nonvolantary - without full consent of the patient or if the patient did give them their full consent, they weren’t fully decisionally-competent. And Involantary - this is when the person is killed against their will, they refuse to die but they are still killed. This Is murder!

There are numerous different types of physician assisted suicide one of them being euthanasia. Euthanasia is when a physician prescribes the treatment as well as directly administers the treatment to the patient. Euthanasia also breaks down into four separate categories; active, voluntary, passive, and involuntary. Active is the act of giving treatment to end one’s life while passive withholds from treatment that sustains life, while voluntary is when the patient gives their consent to the treatment and involuntary is when the patient is to a point they are unable to give the consent they need. Euthanasia is illegal in the United States and

The exact definitions of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are often not clear because of the multiple different interpretations of the words. According to Dr. Arthur Caplan, a bioethicist, Euthanasia is the killing of a patient, by the doctor, who is unable to communicate without the patient 's consent(Health and Wellness). His definition of Assisted Suicide is “when you are not terminally ill, but you request help in dying” (Health and Wellness). A more commonly accepted and known interpretation for Euthanasia is “the

A Stand Against Assisted Suicide Assisted suicide is a highly controversial topic. Assisted suicide is when, upon request, a doctor prescribes a lethal dose of medication to a terminally ill patient so that the patient can kill him or herself. In other words, a doctor provides the means for a patient to commit suicide. A form of assisted suicide is euthanasia. Euthanasia is when the doctor intentionally kills the patient with the intentions of ending the patient’s suffering; mercy killing. Although there have been many Supreme Court rulings on assisted suicide and the practice of euthanasia, it is legal in some states like Oregon and Washington. The practice of assisted suicide is done under the term “terminally ill.” There is no

Oregon was the first US state to legalize physician-assisted suicide in 1997. This allows terminally ill, mentally competent patients with less than six months to live, the ability to request a prescription for life-ending medication. Afterwards, Washington State, Vermont, Montana and New Mexico rendered the practice legal. In 2013, roughly 300 terminally ill Americans were prescribed lethal medications, and around 230 people died as a result of taking them (The Guardian, 2014). Therefore, even with the medication at their disposal some patients choose not to take it.

Physician Assisted Suicide John Key once said “If I had terminal cancer, I had a few weeks to live, I was in tremendous amount of pain - if they just effectively wanted to turn off the switch and legalize that by legalizing euthanasia, I 'd want that” (Brainyquote, web). John

The first argument for legalising euthanasia indicates to autonomy and fundamental right. Life is extremely precious and must be protected but not at any circumstances, like, a patient who is suffering from physical pain cause of terminal ill and wishing to eradicate from the endless pain. It is a fundamental right to everyone to make decision about those things are momentous to us, like, how we die (Short, 2016). Therefore, many supporters of euthanasia perceive that everyone has the right to control their body and life, and should be free to decide at what time, and in which manner they will die (Brooks,

Euthanasia Euthanasia refers to the intentional act of ending one’s life to remove intractable pain and suffering to the patient. It is also known as physician- assisted suicide (Argument For Euthanasia - Advantages and disadvantages.). Euthanasia can be classified as voluntary where the patient gives consent to have their life ended, non-voluntary, where the patient is not in a position to make the decision on themselves, but a close relative takes the initiative to make the decision. It can also be involuntary where the decision to end life is made without the expressed wishes of the patient (Jecker, Jonsen, and Pearlman).In most countries, euthanasia is considered illegal and is viewed as murder. There are mixed feelings worldwide towards

The topic of euthanasia has caused much controversy, It has been a subject of debate due to its seeming infringement of a person’s fundamental right to live. As a law, Euthanasia is legal in some countries, even in some parts of the United States. The topic of Euthanasia is a huge debate and a very researched subject in bioethics to this day. It is the right of any living human being to see the many benefits that the use of euthanasia provides. Euthanasia should be legally allowed in the United States because it interferes with the concept of ordered liberty, and ultimately makes death with dignity a real option.

The argument against the notion of human euthanasia suggests that life is sacred and endurance of suffering is part life. In the article “The Economist: The Right to Die” suggests that individuals have the right to death rather than suffering a painful journey to death. Religious biases and culture heavily influenced my argument against human euthanasia. Although, I have not been able to experience extreme forms of diseases and physical impairments such as terminal cancer, being quadriplegic, or even having third degree burns on 90% of my body. In most of the circumstances mentioned, individuals suggest that the quality of life is not worth living and death is a far better option. Although euthanasia can be perceived as a better option for certain individuals, there are concerns revolving around this notion. Medical assistance can get very costly, especially for lower income families. There exists the risk of sick patients from lower income families being susceptible to exploitation by “rogue doctors, grasping relatives, miserly insurers or cash strapped states” (The Right to Die 1). Another major concern to be taken into account is the idea that the sick and elderly have a duty to die. The notion that “the remaining goal in life is not to be a burden to their loved ones” (The Duty to Die versus The Duty to Stay Alive 1) and save family members from pain and economic constraints is tragic. It is this notion in particular that leaves patients vulnerable and in turn stain the pursuit of death. External factors such as economic, family and social constraints should not be deciding factors to choosing

In discussions of terminal illness, one controversial issue has been the legalization of euthanasia. On one hand, people contend that they should have the right to choose to die painlessly. On the other hand, skeptics argue that patients with a terminal illness should let nature run its course. Others even

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY 1. TITLE OF COURSE AND COURSE NUMBER: BIO 1630; General Biology; Number of Credits: 4 2. DEPARTMENT AND SECRETARY'S TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: Biology Department Secretaries: Georgeann Russo, russog@wpunj.edu, 720-2265 Nancy Malba, malban@wpunj.edu, 720-2245 3. SEMESTER OFFERED: Spring 2014 4. PROFESSOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Carey Waldburger Science Hall East Rm 4052, Telephone: 973-720-2486, Email: waldburgerc@wpunj.edu Office Hours: T: 11:00-12:30 & F: 3:30-4:45. 5. REQUIRED TEXTS: Lecture: Campbell’s BIOLOGY, by Reece. et. al. 10th edition. Benjamin/Cummins, Menlo Park, CA. Laboratory: Dolphin, W. c. Participation in Out-of-class Activities: None. d. Examinations: There will be four lecture exams and there may be periodic quizzes. Lecture exams are a mix of short answer, problem solving, and multiple choice.

Euthanasia is a controversial issue. Many different opinions have been formed. From doctors and nurses to family members dealing with loved ones in the hospital, all of them have different ideas for the way they wish to die. However, there are many different issues affecting the legislation and beliefs of