Euthanasia

Question 1

Define Euthanasia

Answer 1

The intentional ending of a life usually with the intention of ending suffering

Question 2

What are the 5 forms of Euthanasia

Answer 2

Voluntary, Non-Voluntary, Involuntary, Active, Passive

Question 3

Define Voluntary Euthanasia

Answer 3

A person directly and deliberately causes someone’s death. E.g. giving an overdose of pain-killers or a lethal injection.

Question 4

Define Non-Voluntary Euthanasia

Answer 4

A person who wants to live, but someone else e.g. a doctor or family member, decides that it would be in the persons best interest if their life was ended.

Question 5

Define Involuntary Euthanasia

Answer 5

A person does not directly take someone’s life they just allow them to die E.g. withdrawing/withholding treatment/food/water.

Question 6

Define Active Euthanasia

Answer 6

Euthanasia is carried out by the person who dies

Question 7

Define Passive Euthanasia

Answer 7

The person is unconscious or otherwise unable to make a meaningful choice between living and dying. Therefore, someone makes the decision on their behalf.

Question 8

Define Living Will

Answer 8

A written statement detailing a person’s desires regarding future medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent, especially an advance directive.