Euthanasia - the termination of a very sick person"s life in order to relieve them of their suffering. The question of killing or letting die. Extraordinary medical care. Ethical problems of euthanasia. Religious opponents of assisted suicide of man.
1. What is Euthanasia? euthanasia medical assisted suicide Euthanasia is the termination of a very sick persons life in order to relieve them of their suffering. A person who undergoes euthanasia usually has an incurable condition. But there are other instances where some people want their life to be ended. In many cases, it is carried out at the persons request but there are times when they may be too ill and the decision is made by relatives, medics or, in some instances, the courts. The term is derived from the Greek word euthanatos which means easy death. Euthanasia is against the law in the UK where it is illegal to help anyone kill themselves. Voluntary euthanasia or assisted suicide can lead to imprisonment of up to 14 years. The issue has been at the centre of very heated debates for many years and is surrounded by religious, ethical and practical considerations. 2. The ethics of euthanasia Euthanasia raises a number of agonising moral dilemmas: · is it ever right to end the life of a terminally ill p
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