Elderly And Death Flashcards
What is active euthanasia
When a person deliberately act to end life
Hospice
A place where terminus tells ill receive help at the end of their life
Involuntary euthanasia
When a person is too ill to make the decision themselves eg. Comma
Quality of life
Varies due to the mental and physical function
Passive euthanasia
Letting someone die by withdrawing treatment eg in hospital
Sanctity of life
We are all created for a purpose so life must be preserved
What is non voluntary euthanasia
When someone takes you life away from you and you don’t a choice and didn’t ask for it this is illegal
Does anyone have the right to take a life
Key points to include
Santity of life
Religions believe the God created everyone for a reason
Can be seen as kind to keep people out of pain
Seen like putting and animal down
Could have a rapid recovery God teaches to never give up like Jesus on the cross
What do Christians believe about euthanasia
Love your neighbour as yourself so if you think it is kinder
So to others as you would do to your self
God makes life and he is also the one to end it
What are some of the problems faced by older people
Fuel poverty Inability to work Illness Mobility Loneliness Ageism
What do Christians think about the elderly
“Honour your mother and father”
“Love you neighbour as yourself”
“Treat others as you want to be treated”
What do Muslims think about the elderly
“Rub the nose of those who do not respect their parents in the dirt”
What do Hindus think about elderly
“Let you mother be God to you. Let your father be god to you”
“Whoever honours their father honours the creator himself. Whoever honours their mother honours the earth itself”
Religions and life support machines
All except switching off for brain dead patients
Christians believe that God will save if it’s meant to be and are reluctant to switch it off
Christians also support dying with dignitaries
Hindu believe it’s up to Brahman to decide time of death and need to also consider karma of themselves e.g. Putting out of misery is good
Taking a life early is against Allah so won’t do it
Euthanasia and the U.K. Law
Banned but in very few countries such as Switzerland it’s ok
U.K. Says it’s murder
However illegal euthanasia still happens
