Euthanasia is the act of mercy killing and is done either on animals and humans. However, this has been banned in many countries since devout pro life religious sectors have strongly opposed this. The topic is getting hotter once again when some states in America including Vermont, Washington, and Oregon. However, there are requirements that need to be met. This will be the last resort that the physician can come up for hopeless terminally ill patients.
This, however, should be the last resort. A physician or any medical practitioner has no right to initiate it especially if it is against the will of the patient. Pro life advocates, especially the Catholic Church strongly oppose this. These assisted suicide states have been criticized by such groups. But even in territories where the act is legal, they do not recommend the practice to medical practitioners, and most especially, the patients.
Another requirement is that the patient needs to be in his or her stable state of mind upon the request and that two doctors have diagnosed the same terminal illness and that he or she has no more than six months remaining to live. There should also be two witnesses present during the time assisted suicide was requested. Finally, the patient is allowed to change his or her mind within fifteen days. If the request remains to be certain, then the doctor can proceed.
If these requirements are met, the patient will be granted the request after he or she requests again after fifteen days. This issue has resurrected since the death decision of Brittany Murphy, a brain cancer patient, has become sensationalized by the media and social networking sites. Many individuals have commended her bravery while others thought it was an act of cowardice.
Maynard immediately transferred to Oregon when she learned that she has a terminal cancer. She knew euthanasia is legalized there. She decided to take this option last November. She was so young, not yet thirty, very pretty, and had a great career and family life. As an advocate of assisted suicide, she claimed she had the right to claim her own death in a legal manner.
It was believed that the case of Murphy has spurred lawmakers to create legislations that will legalize the matter. Murphy made her final decision in November of twenty fourteen. It was very controversial and many thought it was unethical for doctors to actually approve it.
Just this year, ten states have already passed bills about this. The passing of bills happened in two months time. This excludes a number of other pending legislative amendments regarding physician assisted suicide last year.
They must come up with a win win decision, which is very difficult to achieve. The issue of Maynard being so sure about her decision the moment she found out, has created negative and positive responses from various groups and private or public organizations. These different groups also have different perception regarding the issue.
Legislators are now having a dilemma whether or not the bills are to be approved or not. The issue is still so fresh and the two sides of the coin have become demanding. The subject is stressful and there are so many cultures and societies that might follow the path of America if they decide to finally legalize this in most, if not all, states and regions.
This, however, should be the last resort. A physician or any medical practitioner has no right to initiate it especially if it is against the will of the patient. Pro life advocates, especially the Catholic Church strongly oppose this. These assisted suicide states have been criticized by such groups. But even in territories where the act is legal, they do not recommend the practice to medical practitioners, and most especially, the patients.
Another requirement is that the patient needs to be in his or her stable state of mind upon the request and that two doctors have diagnosed the same terminal illness and that he or she has no more than six months remaining to live. There should also be two witnesses present during the time assisted suicide was requested. Finally, the patient is allowed to change his or her mind within fifteen days. If the request remains to be certain, then the doctor can proceed.
If these requirements are met, the patient will be granted the request after he or she requests again after fifteen days. This issue has resurrected since the death decision of Brittany Murphy, a brain cancer patient, has become sensationalized by the media and social networking sites. Many individuals have commended her bravery while others thought it was an act of cowardice.
Maynard immediately transferred to Oregon when she learned that she has a terminal cancer. She knew euthanasia is legalized there. She decided to take this option last November. She was so young, not yet thirty, very pretty, and had a great career and family life. As an advocate of assisted suicide, she claimed she had the right to claim her own death in a legal manner.
It was believed that the case of Murphy has spurred lawmakers to create legislations that will legalize the matter. Murphy made her final decision in November of twenty fourteen. It was very controversial and many thought it was unethical for doctors to actually approve it.
Just this year, ten states have already passed bills about this. The passing of bills happened in two months time. This excludes a number of other pending legislative amendments regarding physician assisted suicide last year.
They must come up with a win win decision, which is very difficult to achieve. The issue of Maynard being so sure about her decision the moment she found out, has created negative and positive responses from various groups and private or public organizations. These different groups also have different perception regarding the issue.
Legislators are now having a dilemma whether or not the bills are to be approved or not. The issue is still so fresh and the two sides of the coin have become demanding. The subject is stressful and there are so many cultures and societies that might follow the path of America if they decide to finally legalize this in most, if not all, states and regions.
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