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Many people think so, but clearly there are many opponents as well.
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Mercy killing for terminally ill people is defined as?
euthanasia.
Should doctors euthanasia for terminally ill patients?
Euthanasia is only done if the patient wants to after they have been evaluated to be of sane mind. So yes, if that fits.
How do you stop euthanasia?
You cant! euthanasia is a method of assisted suicide that is chosen for terminally ill patients the only way to stop euthanasia is not to do it!!
What is the percentage of euthanasia murder?
A study revealed that out of 987 terminally ill patients, only 10.6% of them would favor voluntary euthanasia. ..source: JAMA
Is euthanasia a drug?
No, it is the process of assisted suicide for the terminally ill. It is illegal in almost all of the world, but is a debatable issue for many.
How does euthanasia Frees up medical funds to help other people?
the money going to the terminally ill patient, can now go to other patients who have a higher chance to live compared to a terminally ill or brain dead patient.
Is it illegal to change the beneficiary on the life insurance policy of a terminally ill person?
If terminally ill person approves change it is legal If terminally ill person disapproves change it is illegal If terminally ill person is not able to approve or disapprove it should not be changed
Is voluntary active euthanasia morally preferable to passive euthanasia?
If you are talking about suicide among the terminally ill, that is of course a frightful option . obviously the suicide wants to die and is taking his or her own life .
Has a person that helped a terminally ill person die committed a crime?
This fully depends on where it is committed: voluntary euthanasia is legal in some countries and U.S. States.
Who was Dr. Kervorkian?
The one that said dying is not a crime. He helped 130 terminally ill persons commit euthanasia. He served 8 years out of his 20 year term.
Should doctors be allowed to help the terminally ill die?
you mean to help them end their lives? not in the US at the moment.Answer:The provision of the option of euthanasia for terminally ill patients is a reasonable option for both the patient and the doctor. Carefully crafted checks and balances to prevent coercion are required, but in many cases it is the only option that provides a death with dignity.
Is the euthanasia only for the terminally ill?
No. In 2006 Holland lealized euthanasia for babies born with incurable diseases that involve "unbearable suffering". Assisted suicide (not the same as euthanasia) is legal in Switzerland and is offered by the human rights organization Dignitas to screened clients who may travel to Switzerland from abroad for the service.
