what are the disadvantages of euthanasia?

Answer 1

1. Euthanasia would not only be for people who are "terminally ill." The definition of "terminally ill" has already been extended to those who aren't "terminally ill.

2. Physician-assisted suicide, if it became widespread, could become a profit-enhancing tool.

3. Emotional and psychological pressures could become overpowering for depressed or dependent people. If the choice of euthanasia is considered as good as a decision to receive care, many people will feel guilty for not choosing death.

4. Euthanasia is a rejection of the importance and value of human life. People who support euthanasia often say that it is already considered permissable to take human life under some circumstances such as self defense - but they miss the point that when one kills for self defense they are saving innocent life - either their own or someone else's. With euthanasia no one's life is being saved - life is only taken.

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Answer 2

Disadvantages Of Euthanasia

Answer 3

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it all very much depends on personal beliefs i think. if you believe that quality of life is more important, as i will admit that i do, euthanasia could be a somewhat respectible way for a sick person to leave life without experiencing unnecessiary pain and humiliation. the only disadvantage that i could see is if a person with a potentially curable disease was somehow euthanized. there should be a marked difference tho between euthanasia and assisted suicide. people who are being euthanized are usually terminally ill or in constant insufferable pain. for those who are terminally ill though, euthanasia could provide much needed relief. what it comes down to is what is more important- the prolongation of life? or quality of life. if a person is in pain and wants to die, is helping htem die murder? or is keeping them alive torture?

Answer 4

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Euthanasia Synopsis Euthanasia is used to describe the practice, which a doctor or other carer might undertake that might result in shortening a person’s life. This definition could include, withdrawing life-sustaining treatment or the administration of a lethal, non-therapeutic drug. The Greek meaning for euthanasia is “easy or happy death.” The practice of euthanasia has become illegal, and is recognized in no nation. Euthanasia continues to be regarded as contrary to humanitarian and ethical principles and is highly punishable. History Euthanasia has been accepted both legally and morally in various forms in many societies. In ancient Greece and Rome it was permissible in some situations to help others die. With a rise of organized religions, euthanasia becomes morally and ethical. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all hold human life sacred and condemn euthanasia in any form. Western laws have generally considered the act of helping someone to die a form of homicide subject to legal sanctions. Euthanasia, however, occurs secretly in all societies including those in which it is held to be immoral and illegal. The core of the challenge of euthanasia is ethical because human life is in stake. Unlawful killing can be committed by an act or by an omission when there was a lawful duty to protect or preserve a life. Many polls have been taken; however, the results vary according to the precise questions asked. In 1995 Australians Northern Territory approved a euthanasia bill. It went into effect in 1996 and was overturned by the Australian Parliament in 1997. Medical ethics The study published in April 23, 1997, New English Journal of Medicine, shows that while 36% of doctors would be willing to write lethal prescriptions if this were legal, only 11% are willing to do so now when it is against the law. Since entering practice 18.3% of all doctors have received a request for a lethal prescription, but only 3.3% have actually written one. The survey results show that, at a minimum, laws protection against Euthanasia prevent over 2/3 of these doctors willing to kill their patients from doing so, and almost certainly keep down the number of killings done even by doctors willing to act in spite of the law. The prueuthanasia, or “right to die,” movement has received considerable encouragement by the passage of laws in 40 states by 1991, which allow legally competent individuals to make “living wills.” These wills empower and instruct doctors to withhold life-support systems if the individuals become terminally ill. The Physician-Assisted suicide Oregon Trial Ballot Measure 16, November 4, 1994 Result of yes vote: legalizes doctor-assisted suicide Result of No vote: Legislation fails Votes Campaign expenditures Yes 51 percent 627 980 $600 000 No 49 percent 596 018 $1 500 000 (Due to court challenges, the Death with Dignity act was not implemented until October 27, 1997.) Ballot Measure 51, November 4, 1997 Result of Yes vote: Repeals doctor-assisted suicide law Result of No vote: Retains doctor-assisted suicide law Votes Campaign expenditures No 60 percent 666 275 $966 000 Yes 40 percent 445 830 $4 077 882 In March 1998, two people who were terminally ill became the first ones to get physician-assisted suicide under the terms of the Death With Dignity Act, 1994. The criteria, which govern whether the new law is necessary, include these: • The matter is not emendable to resolution by social change • The need for new law has been amply demonstrated • The matter is sufficiently important to merit the force of law • The new law will not be subject to significant abuse • It’s anticipated outcomes are likely to be achieved • Those outcomes will be better than those that presently exist will Virtually every one of these criteria would be absent from any proposal to allow euthanasia to become legal. The key issues involved are whether euthanasia is best to be legal or illegal. Do the advantages out weigh the disadvantages or visa versa? Advantages of Euthanasia • Euthanasia can end a patient’s life peacefully, painlessly and with dignity • The patient has the option to choose when to end their life. • The patient’s family would be prepared for the sorrow. • Euthanasia saves money in medical bills. Disadvantages of Euthanasia • Patient’s can easily commit suicide • Doctors can diagnose their patient’s incorrectly • Patients could be pressured into euthanasia when they are unsure • The Patient’s diseases cure could be found after euthanasia has taken place. Conclusion To kill sometimes in the name of humanity may be a temptation, but where and how would the line be drawn once killing for social reasons had been accepted? Changing the law to meet these admittedly off hand cases would be the opposite of using the law to protect the common good. Bibliography Bibliography Pollard, Brian. (1994). THE CHALLENGE OF EUTHANASIA. Little Hill Books. Parsons, Ian. Newell, Dr Christopher. (1996). MANAGING MORTALITY EUTHANASIA ON TRIAL. Geelong, Villamanta Publishing Service. AUSTRALIAN INFOPEDIA 2. (1996). Funk and Wagnall’s Encyclopedia. SoftKey Multimedia Inc. INTERNET SITE: http://www.finalexit.org/Orlawframe.html INTERNET SITE: http://www.relgioustolerance.org/euthanas.htm Word Count: 794

Answer 5

Advantages: Right to choose. Ends peoples suffering. Ends families watching their loved ones suffer. Disadvantages: Who decides? Who administers medication? Could it be classed as murder? After nursing for many years I can see both sides of the story, but it is such a minefield I don't think it could ever be implimented in the UK. It is such a massive and sensitive subject, I just don't think anyone will ever be brave enough to make the final decision on legalising it.

Answer 6

Death is irreversible. Major problem. However, everyone dies. Euthanasia is simply a question of timing.

Death is inevitable. If the time between the onset of irreversible, untreatable pain and death will have a quality that is so degraded that maintaining life is a form of torture why should a person, properly counselled and with stringent checks and balances, not choose to reduce that time?

Answer 7

I used to think it was morally wrong, but I realized that people are really suffering from terminal illnesses, and if they want to die they should have the right to die. Peacefully of course, PAS would lower the number of violent suicides. If patients are sick, they shouldnt have to suffer what they dont want to. And if they are requesting it, then it would be better off because then more money would be saved to cure patients that are going to survive.
Most people choose PAS because of common reasons like unbearable pain, the right to commit suicide, financial problems, and resources. Hospital space is sometimes limited. (Arguments For and Against Voluntary Euthanasia) .

Answer 8

If death is inevitable and the patient is suffering and frightened of dying, then I believe that all stops on over medicating should be abolished, Give the patient whatever it takes to leave this world in some degree of comfort and peace. I don`t mean inject a lethal dose, but give them morphine or whatever to take away the pain and fright., even if it means they slip into a coma. I would hope someone would do that for me in my final days.

Answer 9

A person who is in pain, and is presented with the option of being killed, may make such a decision without a clear head.

Answer 10

besides being killed...someone who decides to be euthanasiated doesn't believe he could ever be treated. but, the medicine and science progresses, so there are many chances that in the future a medicine will be found.