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Just about all of them. In most countries, so-called "passive" euthanasia is legal - that is when a person is being kept alive by artificial means (life support), and the support is simply terminated, allowing the person to die naturally. This is usually only done when the person made clear earlier that they do not wish to be kept alive by artificial means. "Active" euthanasia is far more controversial. That is when someone actually takes steps to hasten the death of someone else. It is illegal almost everywhere in the world. In the U.S., it is illegal in 48 states - with Washington and Oregon being the only states which allow it. In those states, there are many safeguards to ensure that the patient is the one making the decision, and nobody else. The patient must be confirmed by at least 2 independent physicians to have less than 6 months to live, that they are of sound mind (so they can make the decision intelligently), and that their quality of life is seriously impaired. Even if a person is allowed to be euthanized in either of these states, the doctor cannot actually administer the drugs that will end the patient's life. They can simply prescribe the drugs (usually a lethal dose of legal painkillers or sedatives, combined with an anti-histamine drug to prevent allergic reactions that would cause vomiting and other painful side effects), and the patient has administer the drugs to himself of herself.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoEuthanasia is banned in most of the countries because it is illegal, however there are three types of Euthanasia. They are, * suicide * Assisted suicide * Voluntary Euthanasia These are not accepted because of some religious beliefs like If we take Christianity. The Bible says Life is given by God and only God can take life. It's up to God when life ends. They also believe in the sanctity of life.
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∙ 12y agoIn the U.S.A, they have over 50 states and only 3 states have made it legal for euthanasia to be practiced.
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∙ 14y agomostly every country
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How many percent of euthanasia is illegal?
In those countries where it is allowed, 0% is illegal. In those countries where it is not then 100% is illegal.
What is the number of Euthanasia Cases?
You are most unlikely to get accurate figures as euthanasia is illegal in most countries.
Is euthanasia legal in Greece?
No, euthanasia is illegal in Greece.
Did legalise the euthanasia Sweden?
Euthanasia is illegal in Sweden.
Is euthanasia allowed in China?
Euthanasia is illegal in China. While there have been discussions on end-of-life decisions and legislation around palliative care, euthanasia remains prohibited by law in China.
Is it legal to give a terminal ill person morphine to help die?
This is called Euthanasia and in most countries it is illegal. In Switzerland and Holland there is legal Euthanasia. See related link for laws and information about Euthanasia around the world.
How do you use euthanasia in a sentence?
Euthanasia is illegal in the United States.
Does Mexico have euthanasia?
No. It is considered illegal.
Is euthanasia illegal in the US?
not for pets
What is the euthenasia program?
Euthanasia is the name given to assisting someone to die to relieve suffering. In most countries it would be illegal and regarded as murder.
If human euthanasia is illegal then why is animal euthanasia legal?
Animals do not have the same legal rights as humans.
What is the opinion in Slovakia about euthanasia?
It´s illegal here.
