Victoria Le
English 201 T-Th 8:05 – 9:30
03/13/07
T. Freije
Euthanasia is Objectionable. Euthanasia is referred to as “mercy killing” which is not very popular in many countries and it’s not legal in the United States except in Oregon. It is either decided by patients themselves or by family members. Many patients can’t stand the pain of terminal diseases and the process of treatment, therefore, they would rather skip to the last step, euthanasia, to escape the pain and suffering. As for brain-dead patients, some family members believe that euthanasia is the best decision. For whichever condition, personally, I’m against the practice of euthanasia. I’m a firm believer of hope and miracles. I believe that if we give it our best to try, …show more content…
Passive voluntary is when patients agree to withhold treatment or refuse treatment. On the other hand, passive non-voluntary is when patients’ health fails to prolong their life. In either case, the doctors can euthanize the patients without having a conscience. In an article of “A Taxonomy of Euthanasia”, the author points out that “The difference between passive and active euthanasia is that in passive euthanasia ‘the doctor does not do anything to bring about the patient’s death, and the patient dies of whatever ills already afflict him.’” Passive euthanasia is considered as a physician-assisted death that results either for withheld or refuse treatment or the patients failing …show more content…
Some even resorts to suicidal when euthanasia is declined. Euthanasia is not the only way to solve the problems. As we are living in a modern society with more technologies updated everyday, we should have and give hopes for life. New technologies mean new and better treatment to treat illnesses. Therefore, new life is always possible. In addition, we should provide psychiatrists to patients that have thoughts of euthanasia so they can have an optimistic view of the world. The only time I believe euthanized should be exercise is when the patient himself who is still capable of making his own decision while laying on
English 201 T-Th 8:05 – 9:30
03/13/07
T. Freije
Euthanasia is Objectionable. Euthanasia is referred to as “mercy killing” which is not very popular in many countries and it’s not legal in the United States except in Oregon. It is either decided by patients themselves or by family members. Many patients can’t stand the pain of terminal diseases and the process of treatment, therefore, they would rather skip to the last step, euthanasia, to escape the pain and suffering. As for brain-dead patients, some family members believe that euthanasia is the best decision. For whichever condition, personally, I’m against the practice of euthanasia. I’m a firm believer of hope and miracles. I believe that if we give it our best to try, …show more content…
Passive voluntary is when patients agree to withhold treatment or refuse treatment. On the other hand, passive non-voluntary is when patients’ health fails to prolong their life. In either case, the doctors can euthanize the patients without having a conscience. In an article of “A Taxonomy of Euthanasia”, the author points out that “The difference between passive and active euthanasia is that in passive euthanasia ‘the doctor does not do anything to bring about the patient’s death, and the patient dies of whatever ills already afflict him.’” Passive euthanasia is considered as a physician-assisted death that results either for withheld or refuse treatment or the patients failing …show more content…
Some even resorts to suicidal when euthanasia is declined. Euthanasia is not the only way to solve the problems. As we are living in a modern society with more technologies updated everyday, we should have and give hopes for life. New technologies mean new and better treatment to treat illnesses. Therefore, new life is always possible. In addition, we should provide psychiatrists to patients that have thoughts of euthanasia so they can have an optimistic view of the world. The only time I believe euthanized should be exercise is when the patient himself who is still capable of making his own decision while laying on