A law for Euthanasia would protect both the patients and health professionals and give Australians a right in how they decide to end their lives. People have the right to die peacefully with their consent. Therefore, there should be a law that states voluntary euthanasia should be legalised in Australia. In this report it will outline the necessity for Euthanasia to be legalised in Australia.
The term Euthanasia originates from the Greek word “Euthanatos”, meaning good death. There are three forms of Euthanasia; Voluntary, Involuntary and Non-voluntary. Voluntary Euthanasia refers to the practice of bringing about a fast and peaceful death under medical supervision at the demand of the patient. Involuntary refers to when the patient can give …show more content…
All these views are important in how it affects the laws surrounding euthanasia and whether it will be legalised. Family members and friends of the terminally ill patient’s views are part of the public and aid in the decision of the outcome. They do not want to see their loved one suffer or be in pain, they want to help give their loved one a choice in how they die, some family members will agree and some will disagree and see their loved one peaceful. Patients/terminally ill patient’s views are that they get a choice in their death, they will die with dignity, some patients support the cause and are fighting for the legalisation to be approved while some patients strongly disagree and are fighting against it. Some patients disagree with euthanasia due to religious beliefs, the possibility of surviving the illness, it’s only legal in a few places so they have doubts. Physicians/doctors have to determine if patients need it and if they are in the right mind. Politian’s decision of whether it is the right decision for the state/country. They have an interest in protecting and preserving life which could delay the possibility of legalisation. As mentioned by Human right or suicide (N.D) some reports of people leaving the country to ‘commit suicide’ (Euthanasia) where it is legal to do so just so they are no longer
The term Euthanasia originates from the Greek word “Euthanatos”, meaning good death. There are three forms of Euthanasia; Voluntary, Involuntary and Non-voluntary. Voluntary Euthanasia refers to the practice of bringing about a fast and peaceful death under medical supervision at the demand of the patient. Involuntary refers to when the patient can give …show more content…
All these views are important in how it affects the laws surrounding euthanasia and whether it will be legalised. Family members and friends of the terminally ill patient’s views are part of the public and aid in the decision of the outcome. They do not want to see their loved one suffer or be in pain, they want to help give their loved one a choice in how they die, some family members will agree and some will disagree and see their loved one peaceful. Patients/terminally ill patient’s views are that they get a choice in their death, they will die with dignity, some patients support the cause and are fighting for the legalisation to be approved while some patients strongly disagree and are fighting against it. Some patients disagree with euthanasia due to religious beliefs, the possibility of surviving the illness, it’s only legal in a few places so they have doubts. Physicians/doctors have to determine if patients need it and if they are in the right mind. Politian’s decision of whether it is the right decision for the state/country. They have an interest in protecting and preserving life which could delay the possibility of legalisation. As mentioned by Human right or suicide (N.D) some reports of people leaving the country to ‘commit suicide’ (Euthanasia) where it is legal to do so just so they are no longer