Do you think that Euphenasia should be made legal in the UK ?

Question

Euphenasia [assisted suicide] I think it's right when the person is in pain,it's better for you to be able to choose when to go ! What do you all think ?

Answer 1

I think the correct spelling of it should be - mis-spelt medical terms can cause untold problems ! ! !

Answer 2

This is a surprisingly hard question to answer. If you say no you seem to be uncaring but it is not the case. I agree that their does come a time when death the sooner the better is an option in which case palliative care is all that is needed, by that I mean pain killers not death by (neglect) thirst and starvation and nature will take it's course. I think euthanasia is the top of a very slippery slope. It is said by supporters that it works very well in Holland. What is not said is that pressure is often brought to bear on the patient to such an extent that it is not really voluntary. If it is legal in this country it will not be long before a government official will in a pleasant and tasteful way of course persuade a person that voluntary euthanasia is in their best interest. It will not be but it will be in the interest of the local NHS. The lesson which people chose to ignore or say will not happen is that life is cheap and cheapest of all to a government

Answer 3

Yes - simple as !..PROVIDED.. the terminally ill patient has made his/her feelings PERFECTLY AND LEGALLY clear WHILST still able to.

If a person entering hospital states he/she wants a DNR (DO NOT RESUCITATE) medical staff have to respect and abide by THAT INSTRUCTION.

What's the difference between making personal feelings KNOWN that in the event of a terminal illness but still living at home, or if unconscious after an accident with a poor prognosis, that patients wishes about being allowed/helped to die should not be respected by the law?

It's barbaric watching a loved one endure months/years of agony because of an out-of-date (for 21st Century ie) law.

People are more educated about thier bodies and medicine, and, believe it or not, they are quite capable of making thier own minds up about such a decision... particularly IF, as in Holland, they have 2 or more INDEPENDANT Doctors to certify i) the illness is terminal; ii) the patient is clear of mind about his/her wishes for an assisted suicide iii) the patient is NOT BEING COERCED IN ANY WAY FORM OR FASHION TO MAKE SUCH A DECISION.

I have made my feelings known to my Family on this matter, and have made a living Will which I recorded myself making this decision. I have also informed my solicitor of my wishes and feelings.

Life is very short in today's climate (no pun intended) such matters SHOULD be OPENLY DISCUSSED with your Family - along with organ donation.

Answer 4

I think if someone is in the last stages of a terminal illness and is in great pain, then the decision should be theirs to make. Unfortunately, I believe that if euthanasia were to be made legal in the UK, we would then see families trying to make this very personal decision for loved ones who are without capacity to make the decision for themselves. I recall when a similar incident occured when a well-known boxer - who had received severe brain damage during a fight - had his life ended for him and without his consent. He was able to breathe without the aid of machinery and so it was ruled that it was acceptable to withold food and to starve him to death instead. If the decision for euthanasia could only be made by the person directly affected, i.e. the person wishing to die, then I would not appose it. However, if its legalisation would lead to others being able to make the choice on behalf of someone else -whether or not they deem it to be within their best interests - then we're on very dangerous ground.

Answer 5

If it were a simple matter of choice over pain, then yes. It would only be human to allow it. Unfortunately, life isn't that simple. It would involve the decisions of others and also the potential manipulations of others. This is quite apart from elderly people opting to relieve others of the situation rather than themselves.

Answer 6

Yes I think euthanasia should be legalised, like in Switzerland, where a person's suffering is too great and they are not able to end their life on their own.
Lots of checks and controls need to be put in place first though.

Answer 7

if in pain or suffering a termi9nal illness then yes but not if the personal just feels suicidal

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

One of the main problems with Euthanasia is that many old people feel they are a burden on their families (financially and physically) and may choose the option so as not to be.

Answer 10

Euthanasia?
It depends who is asking for it, or if it is suggested by some one who stands to benefit, or if it is being encouraged or simply carried out to stop bed blocking in hospitals.

Answer 11

Yeah it sounds kinda weird not being able to put yourself out of your own misery... It should be legal.