Euthanasia in Canada

Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of an individual for the purposes of relieving pain and suffering. Over the years, there has been a big debate about its merits and demerits, and the debate is not about to end anytime soon. However, no matter what side of the debate one supports, it is important to consider a few facts. One, the prolonged stay in hospital is bound to raise medical costs. Two, some medical complications bring suffering and pain to the patient without any possibility of getting back to one 's normal activities of daily living. However, ending the life of a person intentionally may be treated as a serious crime in some jurisdictions. Given these facts, it is evident that making a decision about euthanasia is bound to be a challenging task. Although not everyone might agree, euthanasia is a necessary procedure that relieves the pain and suffering of the patient and rids the family and the government of expensive medical costs that would not necessary improve the life of the patient.

Assisted suicide is an extremely controversial issue both in Canada and countries around the world. In most of the world, assisted suicide is still illegal, but there appears to be some movement towards its legalization. Regardless of this shift towards the possible legalization of assisted suicide, there is still substantial resistance and debate regarding the issue. On one hand, those who support assisted suicide mostly use the ethical argument that everyone should have the right to choose how and when they die and that they should be able to die with dignity. Another factor is the “quality of life” issue, which means a person should no longer have to live, if they feel their life is no longer worth living. On the contrary, the argument against

The argument that makes most people leery is that it could become a means of health care cost containment, due to the increasing emphasis on health care providers to cut costs. Not to mention the emotional and psychological pressures this would put on already depressed or dependent individuals. These people may feel guilty for not choosing death. Financial considerations, and “being a burden” would serve as powerful influences that could lead a person to “choose” euthanasia or assisted suicide.

As a result of this, the substantial issue unfolds. Assisted suicide is illegal under the terms of the Suicide Act (1961) in Canada, and is punishable by up to 14 years’ imprisonment, yet the attempt to kill yourself in not a criminal act in itself. Unfortunately, people seeking assisted suicide are incapable of committing the act themselves, which thus requires the aid of another person. Due to this, a number of Canadians have been prosecuted for helping ill patients or loved ones die. Marielle Houle, for example, was sentenced to three years by a Quebec court in 2004 for helping her 36 year old son, who suffered from multiple sclerosis, end his life; according to CBC News. Unfortunately, Canada is not alone in ruling assisted suicide illegal,

Imagine laying in bed; your eyes are open and you cannot move. Your brain is working but cannot tell your body how to function. We as a society have a right and a moral obligation to legalize physician-assisted suicide. The legalizing euthanasia grants terminally ill patients; the right to die without withdrawing from life support. Also giving the right for patients to die on their own terms. Euthanasia is a publically supposed issue that needs to be changed and allowed into hospitals. People may believe that assisted suicide by a physician is wrong and unmorally just but they must understand that Criminal Code 241 must be changed.

We are taught early that every life in the world is precious. Whether it’s a new born baby with a lifetime ahead of them, an elderly man at the end of his journey waiting for what comes next, a man who has studied his entire life to earn everything he has, or a criminal who looks for every opportunity to steal what he wants. When so much value in life is placed on every person’s right to do what they want, why is it then frowned upon when the same person wants to end their own life? I believe that Euthanasia should be legalized in Canada under certain terms and conditions.

She was helped to commit suicide by a physician in violation of Canadian law in the presence of a Member of Parliament. Euthanasia allows patients to die with dignity because continuing to live can inflict more problems, on both the patient having to cope with the pain and indignity of a prolonged death, and the family because it is distressing having to witness the gradual decline of a loved one. The fact that passive voluntary euthanasia is allowed in Canada should be taken into consideration in making the decision to legalize active voluntary euthanasia more acceptable. It is difficult to find the difference between letting them die and killing patients because they all have the same intention, which is to bring about death. No one disputes the idea that physicians, caregivers, nurses, and other health care providers have a responsibility to do everything possible to relieve the suffering of dying patients. Euthanasia allows for the greater good of a number of people because the patient's suffering is removed, the family can prepare and grieve properly, medical staff can avoid more grief and stress, and the cost of patient's terminal care can be removed.

In 1992, the Canadian Supreme Court decided that “abetting suicide without qualifications was a serious criminal offense” (Australian Nursing), and since the creation of the law, it has seen great controversy. Whereas, courts in other countries have decided to legalize euthanasia as a means to end a person’s life, Canada at the time did not agree with the legislation. A case in the Canadian Supreme Court has recently concluded that allowing euthanasia signify upholding basic human rights. In 2016, Canada will legalize euthanasia to be a practice available to patients as a means to relieve their afflictions. The practice of euthanasia in Canada is helping citizens to choose a practical method to end their life, if euthanasia continues to be

Kevin Yuill makes a fair case against the legalisation of assisted suicide, using the ‘slippery slope’ theory. If assisted suicide becomes legal in the UK, there is potential for groups of people to exploit the system altogether. As time progresses more people will become eligible, even branching out to those who do not have a serious medical condition , but desire assisted suicide due to their own personal problems. This brings about a moral issue, as it can open the floodgates to non-critical suicides and potentially involuntary euthanasia . Looking at the Netherlands, where euthanasia is not punishable if the doctor follows regulations and acts with due care, the

Euthanasia is one of the greatest bio-ethical issues of contemporary times. In recent years the relevance of the issue of euthanasia has increased within Australia, however euthanasia has always been a controversial issue. Through history specific culture believed in the importance of dying with dignity. However as time has progressed more western cultures have moved away from this ideology, with many opposiong the active or passive ending of someones life due to religious or societal beliefs.

Assisted Suicide should be made legal because many people suffer from diseases that aren’t always curable, it doesn 't make sense to let them go through all that pain and some families have financial struggles paying for their medical bill. This controversial debate is whether or not assisted suicide or mercy killing should be legal, whether or not doctors should be allowed to help patients kill themselves or give guidance on how to. People argue that assisted suicide should be considered legal, “In a spirit of compassion for all, this manifesto proclaims that every competent adult has the incontestable right to humankind’s ultimate civil and personal liberty -- the right to die in a manner and at a time of their own choosing. Whereas

(INTRODUCTION) Euthanasia is a Canadian law, it's soul purpose is to give people a final act of ultimate compassion. Medically assisted dying, the law that takes on the on your mental task of ending someone's life. I fully support this law, for what it stands for is higher than morality or religion. Euthanasia is a law Canadians have been fighting for years to have the right to have, though it is still a very controversial to many. In my opinion this Canadian bill passed on June 17, 2016 has and will continue to change the world for the better.

Assisted suicide and the right to die has been a controversial topic in both society and the medical field. Many people are against assisted suicide due to religious or personal beliefs. This topic has many viewpoints and different reasons behind its position. These viewpoints vary from person to person, but only some main points can be covered. Most people feel that assisted suicide and the right to die should be only limited to people who are terminally ill, some think it shouldn’t be allowed to anybody and should be illegal to do so as it is in most states, and others feel it should be provided to everyone as it is their free will to do so. Whether or not someone should be able to commit suicide with medical help varies due to beliefs and morals. The answer of whether it should be legal or not is purely opinionated and will be debatable for many years to come.

Assisted Suicide should be made legal, as many people suffer from diseases that aren’t always curable, and it doesn 't make sense to let them go through all that pain, and also for some families that have financial struggles paying for their medical bill. This controversial debate is whether or not assisted suicide or mercy killing should be legal and whether or not doctors should be allowed to help patients kill themselves or give guidance on how to. People argue that assisted suicide should be considered legal, “In a spirit of compassion for all, this manifesto proclaims that every competent adult has the incontestable right to humankind’s ultimate civil and personal liberty -- the right to die in a manner and at a time of their own choosing.

The opponents of euthanasia claim that there are three main reasons for the criminalization of assisted suicide. The first reason is that some people abuse euthanasia and misuse it for their own unacceptable circumstance. Although Betty Coumbias is healthy, she requested for euthanasia because she wanted to die simultaneously with her husband who suffers from deadly disease. Here, Betty Coumbias is completely violating the purpose of euthanasia. To be specific, it isn’t right for physically or mentally normal people to ask for euthanasia and there aren’t any laws or realistic safety nets that can block these abuses. The second reason is that the patients usually draw misjudgments when they suffer physically and mentally at the moment of their decision. David William once seriously considered euthanasia because of his horrendous back pain. After recovering from the disease, he now says, “Everything was great. And then it all went wrong. Things do flash by you at that point.” The