ENG -Euthanasia (from the Greek eu = good + thanatos = death) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner. Many different forms of euthanasia can be distinguished, including animal euthanasia and human euthanasia, and within the latter, voluntary and involuntary euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide have been the focus of great controversy in recent years.
As of 2009, some forms of euthanasia are legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (Spain), and Thailand.
Classification of euthanasia
Euthanasia by consentEuthanasia may be conducted with consent (voluntary euthanasia) or without consent (involuntary euthanasia). Involuntary euthanasia is ...
Dr Philip Nitschke is renowned for assisting four suicides in his native Australia.
A controversial physician nicknamed 'Doctor Death' has been airing his views and advice on euthanasia at a meeting in Glasgow. Dr Philip Nitschke is renowned for assisting four suicides in his native Australia and was almost banned from entering the UK earlier this week due to his radical views. He believes all Scots aged over 50 should have access to lethal drugs in case they want to end their lives. An stv poll carried out earlier this year revealed that three quarters of Scots believe in the right to choose ...
taktek - in der Abstimmung Euthanasia Did you know that euthanasia means, "good death" in ancient Greek? But is it really a "good death"? Euthanasia should be illegal in the United States.Legalizing euthanasia would lead to involuntary killing. About 60 years ago, Germany made euthanasia legal. At first it was only permitted to be used for the terminally ill, later those with psychological afflictions, and eventually the people who could not make decisions on their own. One thousand patients died without their request. Why couldn't that happen in the United States?Charles Odom, a 34-year-old former Air Force officer, happened to ...
pibi - in der Abstimmung Euthanasia Občanské sdružení Hnutí Pro život ČR předalo tajemníkovi prezidenta republiky Ladislavu Jaklovi petici požadující obnovu ústavního práva na život.Vznik petice je občanskou iniciativou významné skupiny lidí, kteří dlouhodobě pracují na změnách legislativy ve prospěch ochrany lidského života. Pod petici varující před nebezpečím uzákonění eutanazie a požadující obnovu ústavního práva na život se ...
pibi - in der Abstimmung Euthanasia
“Go-ahead for world’s first mobile euthanasia unit that will allow patients to die at home”
The world’s first mobile team to administer euthanasia in patients’ homes will be launched next month…They are expected to send the number of euthanasia cases in Holland soaring, with pro-campaigners claiming they will end the lives of an additional 1,000 … Continue reading → |
“Suicide Law Ruled Unconstitutional”
Georgia’s highest court has struck down a state law that made it a crime to publicly offer to help people commit suicide, ruling it violated the free speech protections under the Constitution….”The law was unique and I do think the … Continue reading → |
“Court overturns assisted suicide restrictions”
Georgia’s top court struck down a state law that restricted assisted suicides, siding on Monday with four members of group that helped a cancer-stricken man die and said the law violated their free speech rights. USA Today “Court overturns assisted … Continue reading → |
“Personal liberties take center stage”
(Scroll down to read “Death with Dignity” news.) Lawmakers were also asked to weigh in on so-called “Death with dignity” legislation that has been introduced again in both the House and Senate this year. State Sen. Harold Giard. D-Bridport, said … Continue reading → |
I'm for it. If you are suffering and you know that you won't get any better, then why continue to suffer and hurt your loved ones, and cost the health care system more money?
