Euthanasia Flashcards
what does euthanasia mean?
it comes from a greek word meaning ’good death’
what is voluntary euthanasia?
a person wishes to die and wants help to do so
what is involuntary euthanasia?
A person wants to live but is killed anyways/ usually murder
Active euthanasia?
directly causing patients death
passive euthanasia?
withholding medical treatment to allow a patient to die
palliative care?
medical,emotional, or spiritual care given to someone with a terminal illness
where is euthanasia legal?
netherlands
what are arguments for euthanasia?
the person should be able what time me in what way they die
a civilised society should allow people to die in dignity without pain
used on animals
protects family and friends from watching loved one suffer
arguments against euthanasia
human life is sacred/gift from god
forces doctors to break the hippocratic oath
suggest some lives are not worth as much
could be abused// deliberate killing due to age
vunerable people would feel pressure
palliative care makes it unnecessary
what is the church teaching on euthanasia?
they disagree- human life is sacred and should be protected and preserved
it’s is murder
what are quotes on euthanasia?
“nothing and no one can in any way permit the killing of a human being”
“let no one ever take a casual or unfeeling attitude towards those with a terminal illness”
