Should Euthanasia Be Legalized?

The act of taking someone’s life is known to be wrong. It is wrong to most people, regardless of their religion, race or ethical views. Euthanasia, on the other hand, is not so straight forward. Many people say that they would kill under no circumstance, whether due to personal ethics or religious reasons. What if the person was constantly suffering or had even asked to be killed to end their pain? This idea of killing someone or giving someone that is I constant

Because of remarkable advances in medical technology pharmacology that can artificially prolong a patient’s life, the field of medical ethics has been confronted with a new controversy: the legalization of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. The word Euthanasia comes from the Greek word for “eus” which means godly or well, and “thanathos” which literally means death (F.A. Davis Company, 2001, p. 476). Before its contemporary use, the word euthanasia meant a peaceful, quiet way to depart from earth. However, in modern times, this concept has sparked an incredible controversy. Today, the word euthanasia also commonly, but wrongfully, used for the practices of physician-assisted suicide (PAS).

Healthcare is a huge issue in today’s society. Doctors and nurses throughout the world discuss different topics to try to find cures and support many health issues that people have to face. One such issue, that gives rise to much controversy, is that of euthanasia. This is the act of killing or permitting the death, in a painless manner. Euthanasia is very case-to-case, but no matter the situation, it should never be forced upon anyone.

Death is profoundly personal and utterly unavoidable. However, modern medicine is now quite advanced and can delay our biological expiration for extensive periods of time. Which is obviously desirable for the many people lucky enough to be living a life without suffering, but should those spending their days in unbearable agony, both physical and mental, be forced to continue living? Euthanasia is a term derived from the Greek, “eu,” meaning good, and, “thanos,” meaning death. It is the act of mercifully putting to death painlessly. Euthanasia should be legalized out of compassion for those slowly and painfully dying. The following arguments show the benefits of Euthanasia. It will end the suffering of patients, it will give the patient the right to die, it will legally regulate euthanasia’s use, it will lower health care costs, and it will give the patient the ability to die with dignity.

Who should be in charge of ending your life? Understanding euthanasia in its entirety can only be met when one knows the various forms it can take. They include passive, active, voluntary, and involuntary. Passive euthanasia refers to the practice of medical practitioners refraining from providing treatment in turn, allowing death. Active euthanasia, on the other hand, involves the deliberate killing of a person, using medical skills and knowledge as an instrument (Sheldon). The primary concern in this paper will be with voluntary euthanasia, euthanasia in which a clearly competent person makes a voluntary and final request to die. There will also be occasions mentioning non-voluntary or involuntary euthanasia, instances where a person is either not competent to or is unable to verbally express a wish to die (Young). Euthanasia, as a whole, is also called mercy killing. This differs from assisted suicide in that with euthanasia the doctor can provide and also administer the drugs that are used to end their patients ' life, where as with assisted suicide the doctor may only supply the lethal dose of drugs, but is not allowed to administer them (ProQuest Staff). Euthanasia has become a controversial topic over the years since death in general, is typically a very touchy topic. The controversy comes in when people begin to take into account all the different factors that play into the decision of ending one 's life. Euthanasia must be an individual 's choice, in which plays a

Throughout many years, there are many cases that people have used euthanasia, or physician assisted suicide. They used it with the purpose of releasing their soul and the pain that they could not endure any longer. Euthanasia is a process provided by the medical system today that involves active and passive euthanasia. Physician assisted suicide is spreading across the world, and people are using it legally. In the U.S, euthanasia has been legalized in some states so people are trying to take advantage of it. Many people have used euthanasia so they would not suffer any longer. Indeed, while some people will argue that coercion holds a strong presence in the process, euthanasia should be legal to give people the right to choose whether

The controversy over euthanasia has recently become highly publicized. However, this issue is not a new debate. Society has voiced its opinions on the subject for hundreds of years. Euthanasia, which is Greek for "good death", refers to the act of ending another person’s life in order to end their suffering and pain.1 Two forms, passive and active euthanasia, categorize the actions taken to end the person’s life. Passive euthanasia involves removing a patient’s life support, withholding food and water, and discontinuing medical treatments. Active euthanasia includes any direct action taken to cause the death of the person, such as administrating a lethal drug.2 The debate over this issue stems from moral,

When euthanasia comes to mind, what do you think of? Do you think of people hurting, do you think of it as suicide, do you think of sick people? The big question is… do you think it’s wrong? Many questions, concerns, and issues have come up with this topic in the past, because there are so many factors that go into deciding when euthanasia should be allowed, if at all. Should just anyone be allowed to decide they want to die, and have a physician assist him or her with suicide, or do they have to be sick? If they have to be sick, does mental illness, like depression, suffice as a sickness in the case of euthanasia? Should the patient go through counseling with their family before fully committing to euthanasia? There are so many things

The practice of medicine stands through time as the early civilizations tried have comprehend how the natural body is able to heal itself and grow. Not only is it human nature to survive and prosper, it is also instinct to be frightened of death and suffering. Euthanasia has been a topic of debate ever since the Roman and Greek physicians have started to poison terminally ill patients with their consent. Today’s definition of euthanasia is “the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy” (Webster-Merriam Dictionary), also known as physician-assisted suicide, mercy killing, or dignified death. While a few states have legalized this practice many still have laws against physician-assisted suicide. Those states have the alternatives of palliative care, hospice, pain management, or the option to not be treated or cared for at all. Bodily integrity and body autonomy, or the option to chose what one does with their own body, is a human right. Having physician-assisted suicide stay illegal does not only violate freedom of body autonomy but significantly increases suicide rates within those who are suffering from a terminal illness. Therefore, euthanasia should become a legal medical practice for those who want to have the freedom to do so to be able to progress as a society.

There exist numerous topics that are controversial within the criminal justice system. Euthanasia, the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relive pain and suffering, is one that has been around for a long time. Many people believe that it should continue being illegal due to certain moral values. However, some people argue that euthanasia should be decriminalized because people should have the right to die when they want to.

One of the highly valued principles of American democracy has always been the idea that

The word euthanasia is defined as good death, but this meaning cannot be taken literally without analyzing its underlying implications (Vaughn 595). The primary issues that must be raised when discussing euthanasia are differentiating between active and passive forms, analyzing the values that people place on their life and realizing that euthanasia is beneficial. Euthanasia provides a means for patients who are in agony to be relieved of their condition while ensuring that doctors follow appropriate and lawful procedures. I will argue that just as passive euthanasia is legal in some jurisdictions, active euthanasia should be made legal as well.

Imagine being a 90 year old lady who has been through a lot. Then your doctor called and says you have cancer. He gave you six months to live with no treatment because the cancer has already eaten your body up. You’re in unbearable pain, your bones hurt all the time, and because of that you 're always tired and cannot sleep. You are taking so much medication that you have no clue what is going on around you. You’ve lost a lot of weight. You’re always tired, you’re very emotional and irritable you want to be left alone. In my paper I’m going to prove to you why I think Euthanasia should be legalized.

Euthanasia is something that can force a government to rethink its position on it, but before they can make a decision on it, they would also have to have an understanding on what euthanasia is and see how many governments have taken on a position in which they allow it, and why many governments still deny the approval of euthanasia techniques due to many controversial problems that come with the approval of euthanasia. The backlash that will come from approving euthanasia in a country is all down to how the government limits and restricts how and why a person is getting that treatment, along with the views of the people which will be heavily influenced by religion and family view. These are some of the things that a government must juggle

Soul is immortal. But body is mortal. In life there could be multiple problems. Some problems could be life threatening. There are some stages in life where one has to make decisions. Imagine you are in a place where you lost all your vital abilities and you have to spend your entire life like that. Your family and friend are in pain too just like you are in pain. What would you do? Euthanasia is and act where a person assist the death of other person and relieves him/her from pain. It is also called as mercy killing. It is controversial because, some may thing it is immoral and some may think it is against their religious