Euthanasia and The Right To Life Flashcards
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Where does the word ‘euthanasia’ come from?
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‘Eu’ is Greek for well or easy and ‘thanatos’ means death
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What is euthanasia?
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The intentional premature ending of another person’s life either by direct means (active euthanasia) or by withholding medical treatment (passive euthanasia) because the patient asks for it (voluntary euthanasia) or without their express request (involuntary euthanasia)
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What is PVS?
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Persistent vegetative state
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Define suicide
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The deliberate termination of one’s own life
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What does James Rachels say about euthanasia?
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There is no difference between passive or active euthanasia and allowing one type of euthanasia will create a slippery slope
