The Death Of A Terminally Ill

Sometimes in life, things don’t turn out how one may have planned. Accidents happen, people grow old, and people get sick. These different events are not always comfortable, and sometimes even cause one to want to end his or her life. In extreme cases, when a person’s quality of life is beyond toleration or they feel as though there is no point to living, the issue of euthanasia often arises. Euthanasia is technically defined as “the act or practice of killing someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering”. In america people have the right to end their life.

Death and dying are a natural part of our lives. Not a day goes by that we do not take the chance of being run over by a car while running, being stabbed in a robbery, or being poisoned by bacteria in our food. In all of these cases, we have very little choice in deciding our fate. But what about those cases when we can do something to affect the dying process? What if we can decide whether we wish to live or die? For most of us, that is still uncharted territory, and just the thought of it chills us to the bone. Euthanasia is one such opportunity where a person can affect the dying process. It is not, as many people believe, a case of a physician killing a patient, but instead, a case where a patient who is facing a prolonged,

Before life becomes pointless and drawn out, humans generally know how far their bodies can survive physically and mentally. (IP) Life can be difficult for someone who has given up because they know that in the end they are inevitably going to lose. Westley says, “That’s [extreme activities that can lead to death] OK but when we are powerless, in horrible pain and want to die, we’re told, ‘No, you have to keep living’” (Thompson, 2014, p. 5).  A patient who knows that they are dying should not be forced to keep living, especially when death is almost certain. Most patients who choose assisted suicide also feel that no medical treatment is going to treat them; therefore, they tend to give up. (CA) Dr. Ben Rich “also pointed out that physician-aided death has typically been a last resort for patients who feel as if they can get no more comfort from medical care” (Karlamangla, 2016, p. 3). Death is never a patient's first choice, but it should be allowed as a last resort option. Even though it is not a popular alternative it can relieve the patient of stress in case there are no other options for them. “In addition,  those of us who will be diagnosed with a progressive terminal illness, the mere knowledge that we will have a choice regarding the manner and timing of our death will provide enormous comfort and relief from anxiety” (Edelman, 2017, p.2)  If

Life can be a long, treacherous journey filled with many blessings, disappointments, surprises, and failures. However, the only thing guaranteed in our unpredictable lives is that one day each of us will meet our death. According to the Mariam Webster’s Dictionary, euthanasia is ‘the act or practice of killing someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering.’ Understandably, one suffering from a terminal illness such as AIDS, cancer, or Alzheimer’s, may think it best to put an end to their agony as soon as possible. Although it can be argued that there may be good intentions in carrying out this “mercy killing”, they do not change the fact that euthanasia is murder and should remain illegal in the United States of America.

Envision you have just been diagnosed with end stage cancer. You are only given a few months remaining to live. Your doctor informs you of the frightening and painful experiences that await you. As your health begins to deteriorate, your family no longer recognizes the person that you once were. Would you choose the path to suffering tremendous amounts of pain or would you want to die peacefully before that occurred? Euthanasia is the assisted death option for those who are diagnosed with an incurable disease. It is the permissive right of voluntary suicide, to prevent those that are terminally ill from suffering in vain. Some terminally ill patients suffer a great deal of pain, and do not wish to prolong their suffering. Euthanasia ensures that a person with a degenerative disease can end their life with the assistance of the medical community. It should be the choice of the individual to end their suffering, the pain that their family goes through, emotionally and financially.

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

 "The good death." "Dying with dignity." "Assisted-suicide." Those are all terms for what doctors call euthanasia. Euthanasia is physician-assisted suicide, carried out by lethal injection or excessive barbiturates. In 1991 Jack Kevorkian assisted two women who were chronically ill to die. This was the first publicized case of euthanasia. Since then lawmakers have wondered if euthanasia should be legal in every state. Since Americans have control over every aspect of their lives, they should have control over if and when they die. If a person is terminally ill they should have the choice to die with dignity or live their death sentence. Mentally competent, terminally ill patients who have

In today’s time, it is very common to see someone become terminally ill towards the end of their life. Many people are given the chance to live a couple more months in pain and agony, while not getting to do many things. What many people think about, is how to escape this world pain free. Physician assisted suicide, or euthanasia, is a common practice around the world to help accommodate to these needs. According to Dictionary.com, this means to take a deliberate action with the express intention of ending a life to relieve persistent suffering. People often wonder why a physician would take the life of another human. Euthanasia is a positive part of our society and not a negative one as many people often believe.

Many patients would rather die in a healthy, strong, and stable environment so they are remembered that way. Patients see it as being able to die with dignity, however, family and friends may not be able to understand it because they are not in that victim’s position which makes it harder for them to accept the patient’s decision. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but would you rather be able to watch your loved one pass in a calm and relaxing state or suffer from illness and pain. With that being said, patients with long term illnesses should have the option to undergo euthanasia to allow them to enjoy their last moments on earth with the ones they love; their last moments should be memorable for both the patient and their family. Many people are against the euthanasia process because it is against some religions, and seen as devaluing one's life. However, in the article “Euthanasia: Your Body, Your Death, Your Choice” says, “The practice would not devalue life or result in pressure being put on an individual  to end their life but would allow those with no hope to die with dignity and without unnecessary suffering” (Irish Council for Bioethics). Although people view euthanasia as devaluing life, it is actually very helpful for the victim to have enough time to prepare for the imminent death, and it gives them

For most people, adulthood means making one’s own choices throughout life. In this, a person makes choices about their standard of living, their line of work, and the people they surround themselves with. In the same way one may arrange their lives to suit their needs, one must be able to also arrange their death to suit their needs to the fullest extent possible. For the terminally ill, death is a promise soon to be delivered on. The best thing we can do as a society to help those who are on borrowed time is to allow them the choice of a peaceful, merciful death. When we take the waiting and suffering out of the equation for the terminally ill, we will progress as a society.

Terminal illness is a very devastating and sad part of life. Every day thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer, brain tumors, and life threatening diseases. The physicians taking care of these individuals try their best to care for them, offering chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and different medications to treat these illnesses, but unfortunately, they are not always effective. Sometimes the illness just takes over and the patient no longer has a chance to live. They are just lying in a hospital bed, suffering, waiting for their inevitable end at the hands of their disease. In these instances, many patients would beg their family and doctors to just let them die because they were in unspeakable agony. In these instances, Euthanasia

Most people do not like to talk or even think about death; much less the topic of ending one’s own life. However, for some, death is a desired alternative to living in agony. Euthanasia has been a topic of debate since antiquity, and both sides stand firm on their beliefs. The right to choose death is illegal in most countries. I believe in people’s freedom to do what they please with their own bodies. The basic right of liberty is what America was founded on. Euthanasia should be a legal option.

Euthanasia is also commonly known as physician-assisted suicide. Generally, people resort to this option when they are terminally-ill, and cannot recover from the severe disease. Some people choose euthanasia over painful death, while some people choose it because they don’t want to spend a lot of their family’s money for their health if it cannot be cured. There has been a great debate about whether one should be allowed to end their life, as per their wish, or not. Here are some of the arguments “for” and “against” euthanasia.

There are many opinions concerning the use of euthanasia and assisted suicide for patients suffering from terminal illnesses. Advocates of euthanasia agree with the idea of assisted suicide in the medical field and see the opportunity as your personal right to die. Those that are terminally ill or suffering from pain that they have to live with for the rest of their life should not be given the punishment of having to suffer longer than they have to. Supporters of euthanasia also believe that this act can create

What modern people call “euthanasia” is, in my opinion, still murder. It may be a “mercy killing” but it is still a killing. On top of that, when one person asks another to help them die, it is not only murder but suicide. Furthermore, from a religious perspective, life is in the hands of God and only God can decide when a person dies. Consequently, no person has the right to decide when another person dies. Of the Ten Commandments, the fifth says “Thou shalt not kill.” The process of dying is a spiritual matter. Jesus on the cross chose to suffer until his death, without taking the medicine that would allow him to forget his pain. How long we live is determined by God. Accordingly, people cannot choose