There are five main categories of the practice of euthanasia: indirect, direct, voluntary, non-voluntary, and involuntary. The main reason for euthanasia would have to reside upon the unbearable pain of the patient. However, as the painkillers are constantly developing in our world today, the pro side of euthanasia is proportionally weakened.
Explores both sides of the euthanasia issue in the United States and questions if the practice should be legalized. Examines ethical and moral issues of euthanasia.
Australia has a long history of legislative debate and legislation regarding euthanasia. In general, Australia and the province and national level have pass laws punishing the practice, although the issue continues to be discussed.
Presents factual information about euthanasia, or assisted suicide. Considers if doctors helping patients with assisted suicide are helping or murdering their patients. Promotes the legalization of assisted suicide.
Discusses the controversial issue of euthanasia. As references, uses "Make Mine Hemlock" by Van Den Haag and "In Defense of Voluntary Euthanasia" by Sidney Hook.
Euthanasia should not be considered as an option for people who suffer from terminal illness or severe disability. Studies have shown that over ninety percent of those who committed suicide had suffered from mental illness. In addition, euthanasia is sinful in most Christians' eyes, and there are more and more new techniques to help control or reduce pain so that people can live better lives.
Issues involved in euthanasia and whether it should be legalized. The experience of legalized euthanasia in the Netherlands and the author's opinions are included.
Explores the arguments that people have against legalizing and not legalizing euthansia. Discusses pros and cons. Examines efforts of the hospice movement to address the question of quality of life.
Life-support systems, respirators, and feeding tubes are devices do more than just prolong the dying of an individual. These devices sustain life and gives individuals one more chance to be alive and prolong valuable time with people who love them.
Reviews and summarizes the essay "Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides?" By Ellen Goodman. Examines the issue of assisted suicide and provides examples of people who have been in this situation.
