euthanasia

Question 1

suicide

Answer 1

When a person dies as a direct result of their own voluntary action.

Question 2

assisted suicide

Answer 2

When a person dies as a direct result of their own voluntary action but with the help of another person.

Question 3

voluntary euthanasia

Answer 3

When a person’s death is directly caused by another person (perhaps a doctor) at their request and with their consent.

Question 4

passive euthanasia

Answer 4

When a doctor or physician withdraws life-sustaining treatment which indirectly causes death.

Question 5

non-voluntary euthanasia

Answer 5

When a person’s life is ended without their consent but with the consent of someone representing their interests. For example, a doctor or the courts may decide.

Question 6

sanctity of life

Answer 6

The belief that life is sacred and belongs to God

Question 7

quality of life

Answer 7

The argument that life must have some intrinsic worth or benefit for it to be worth living

Question 8

persistent vegetative state

Answer 8

A condition in which a medical patient is completely unresponsive to psychological and physical stimuli and displays no sign of higher brain function, being kept alive only by medical intervention.