Those who argue for Euthanasia talk about the topic of “autonomy” which is that a person should have the final say as to whether they would like to continue living based on thier personal evaluation of the situation which they are in. But this argument come with its own dilemma.

How can we be sure that a persons suffering is truly the reason for their won euthanasia and that it ant suggested by their physician. the patient may feel pressured to take this “convenient” approach which would make the situation against the concept of autonomy.

another argument in favor of euthanasia is to relive unbearable pain.but this argument is outdated with modern advancement in medicine no one has to die in intolerable pain there are various methods to alleviate or reduce pain felt.

Being terminally ill means when a person is diagnosed with a disease which will take their life.

As seen in the table above people are very unlikely to even consider euthanasia more popular than people suggesting or requesting it is the doctors deciding to help with the patients request. this shows us the different perspectives on euthanasia from the patient, caregiver, and Doctor

As seen in the image above Euthanasia is becoming an issue in the Netherlands as well. Many are protesting against it saying “Do Not Euthanize Me”. Over 10000 citizens now carry cards that also say “Do Not Euthanize Me” in case they are to be taken to a hospital. Lethal injections have also been given out by physicians for chronic Depression. Of the 130000 annual deaths over 20% of them relate to euthanasia and 58% of that 20% involve involuntary euthansia which is euthanasia without the patients consent

Euthanasia or mercy killing is the act of painlessly killing someone or allowing them to die. Also there are many different variations of euthanasia listed below

1)Voluntary Euthanasia- Voluntary request to be helped to die

2)Involuntary Euthanasia- Ending a persons life without consent

3)Assisted Suicide- Suicide with the aid of another person

4)Active Euthanasia-Ending someone life with the use of drugs. Can be alone or with aid

5)Passive Euthanasia-Ending someones life be removing things necessary to life

 

 

 

 

States that allow Euthanasia as of 2014. this shows us the controversy associated with the legality of euthanasia in the USA its still highly debated and has pros and cons. Many of the cases involving Euthanasia go case by case.