I am a Human Service major and I am trying to learn as much as possible about certain topics. I understand that this is a very controversial topic, but I would really appreciate other's input on this topic. Thanks.
2006-09-26 05:31:04 · 6 answers · asked by pinkie443 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It depends I guess on the circumstances. This why people really NEED a living will with the Doctor and Hospital. Then they can have stated in it if they want Euthanasia.
When my dad passed away he did have a living will that he did not want to be on life support. So, when everything started to shut down it was fairly obvious life support would only prolong his suffering. But, everyone did wait to be sure, we did not pull the plug the first day he was in the Hospital. Only until the Doctor knew things were stopping and all life support was doing is taking over for what is gone.
I know this was not Euthanasia, but, it is similar. If, a person just dying slow and in pain, I would think it be OK. Dang, why keep torturing them? I not get a kick at watching a person die over long periods of time just to see them suffer. As mentioned above, Depressed people can be helped and I have known people with Cancer that they just kept on Morphine like a vegetable for years. They just lay there, not talking and have to be cleaned and turned and bed sores attended too. But, they were alive and in no pain with the Morphine. So, it hard to know. If, I were the one with the cancer, I just say, give me the quick kill, I not think it be fun laying helpless just to stay high on Morphine.
2006-09-26 05:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They've done several studies where they've shown that no matter what your wishes might be, at least 50% of doctors are willing to go against those if they think you wouldn't have a good "quality of life". If we allow euthanasia, then the door is open for doctors to routinely kill their patients. Sure it might start with those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, but it wouldn't be long before it slid down to others who weren't "perfect". I'm a disabled mom of 2 preschoolers. Yes life is hard and yes I deal with pain, but if you ask me, I have a damn good quality of life! Others might not be able to imagine themselves in my place, but I'm happy and that's all that counts.
2006-09-26 13:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by escpthemadnss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's problematic because old people can feel pressured by relatives who want their inheritance.
Also the Swiss are allowing depressed people who have no terminal illness to receive euthanasia when a simple drug like prozac can change their minds.
2006-09-26 12:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in favor of it as long as the person is able to make his or her wishes known to enough witnesses to keep it from being questioned.
Needless suffering does not build character, and it does not secure a better place in heaven. It just hurts.
2006-09-26 12:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sister Di 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong for health care professionals to actively kill a patient even if that patient is dying of something else.
2006-09-26 12:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am definitely for it, so long as it is not mis-used. We should have the right to be in control of our lives, even in the end.
2006-09-26 12:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋