Category: Euthanasia

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction A 14-year-old citizen of Chile, Valentina Moreira, was diagnosed with an incurable disease  cystic fibrosis. The girl weighed only 35 kilograms, and she was unable to eat and breathe on her own: she had to get food through a tube and she was connected to an…

Table of Contents Introduction Issue Facts Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is important to note that euthanasia is a highly intricate and complex ethical issue, which requires a thorough analysis and understanding in order to draw any form of evidenced conclusions. Euthanasia for children should be allowed only if a child is suffering from…

Table of Contents Introduction Theory explanation Theory application Objection Conclusion References Introduction Euthanasia is one of the most disputable questions of the modern age which are given great attention in terms of the increased importance of humanistic values and reconsideration of the value of human life. There are vigorous debates related to the possibility of…

The attitude and approach toward euthanasia have always been complicated since the discussion of euthanasia itself can become extremely controversial. While some people perceive it as a suicide, others believe that euthanasia is the only way out of a difficult, unsolvable, and painful situation. Another problem arises when the public and the media confuse two…

Table of Contents Arguments in Support Arguments Against Concluding Remarks References Regardless of the context or setting, the topic of euthanasia has always been a controversial one. On the one hand, its proponents argued that euthanasia could be a solution for people diagnosed with terminal diseases that want to avoid the pain and suffering associated…

Introduction According to Buiting et al. (2009), voluntary or physician-assisted euthanasia is the act through which an individuals life is ended upon their request. Licensed physicians perform it and before the administration of a lethal substance; the patients must consent to the act. Moreover, the patient must be terminally ill, and the doctor must confirm…

The topic of euthanasia is one of the most heatedly debated debates that take place in the medical, legal, ethical, and public fields of consideration, right next to death penalty as means of capital punishment (Colb, 2008). This is not an easy matter to decide upon, as the decision made has far-reaching complications that may…

With just the mention of death, it is a real shock to the world. Then, it is surprising how one can comfortably walk into a medical center and demand to die. Micheles case could not be the only one in the world but watching her die is flabbergasting (Bueller, 2012). However, arguments as to why…

Introduction The phenomenon of euthanasia and its application in the medical sphere is a vital debate topic addressed by numerous scholars worldwide. Currently, the positive aspects of euthanasia implementation have become the focus of multiple studies, questioning whether this method could be a prominent option for terminally ill patients with no chance of improvement (Goligher…

Table of Contents Active and passive euthanasia The limitations of the conventional moral doctrine Killing and letting another person die Passive euthanasia and intention Passive euthanasia and voluntary actions Reference Active and passive euthanasia Active euthanasia may be more preferable in those cases, when a person struggles with excruciating pain caused by some incurable illness.…