Physician Assisted Suicide Flashcards
1
Q
what is euthanasia
A
the deliberate taking of a persons life to relieve their suffering
2
Q
what is assisted suicide
A
a situation where a competent person ends their own life with assistance
3
Q
what is an advanced decision
A
a decision which can be made now to refuse certain treatment int the future
4
Q
what is an advanced statement
A
explains wishes by talking or writing about them to anyone involved in your care
5
Q
is suicide legal in scotland
A
yes
6
Q
what’s illegal in scotland
A
for 3rd party to encourage suicide, euthanasia
