The main theme of this research project is analysis of the assisted suicide and its pros and cons. The work includes discussion of significant features that demonstrate both positive and negative sides of assisted suicide. The topic was chosen because it is relevant and interesting to explore. To complete the study, only scholarly medical, sociological, and ethical resources were used in order to provide clear and reliable information. The aim of the research is to define the benefits and weaknesses of the assisted suicide. Comparative analysis and cognitive synthesis have helped to divide the material into several units and distinguish its general characteristics. Consequently, it enabled to determine the general origin, features, advantages,
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This argument relates to the notion of mercy as another beneficial element of the assisted suicide. In fact, the motivation of this procedure is not to end the existence, but rather to stop the unbearable torment. Supporters also notice that society and government must control assisted suicide and allow it on the national level because there is a high possibility for this process to happen in any case (Sumner, 2011). There are many situations in medical practice when physicians illegally help to stop the life of incurable patients with a motivation to stop torment. The last argument for the assisted suicide is the public perception. Studies and surveys of incurable patients made an opportunity to conclude that more than 60% of people support assisted suicide (Sumner, 2011). Besides, the survey shows that a great percentage of healthy individuals have positive convictions about this process. Consequently, there are many serious arguments that demonstrate the benefits and the advantages of assisted …show more content…
A person should have the possibility to manage life, and in the case where the existence means only suffering, assisted suicide becomes a morally right act. Furthermore, people who support this process are seeking to dismiss the patient and his family from severe mental and physical stress. Thus, they are not murderers or immoral individuals. In my view, a support of assisted suicide is right and deliberate action. However, physicians and relevant institutions should monitor this process and provide the detailed study of any assisted suicide request to prevent
This argument relates to the notion of mercy as another beneficial element of the assisted suicide. In fact, the motivation of this procedure is not to end the existence, but rather to stop the unbearable torment. Supporters also notice that society and government must control assisted suicide and allow it on the national level because there is a high possibility for this process to happen in any case (Sumner, 2011). There are many situations in medical practice when physicians illegally help to stop the life of incurable patients with a motivation to stop torment. The last argument for the assisted suicide is the public perception. Studies and surveys of incurable patients made an opportunity to conclude that more than 60% of people support assisted suicide (Sumner, 2011). Besides, the survey shows that a great percentage of healthy individuals have positive convictions about this process. Consequently, there are many serious arguments that demonstrate the benefits and the advantages of assisted …show more content…
A person should have the possibility to manage life, and in the case where the existence means only suffering, assisted suicide becomes a morally right act. Furthermore, people who support this process are seeking to dismiss the patient and his family from severe mental and physical stress. Thus, they are not murderers or immoral individuals. In my view, a support of assisted suicide is right and deliberate action. However, physicians and relevant institutions should monitor this process and provide the detailed study of any assisted suicide request to prevent