Mandatory Euthanasia Argumentative Essay

Euthanasia is the act of painlessly killing a patient whom is suffering from an incurable and agonising disease, or in an irreparable coma, which is essentially know as a method of ending a life to relive unstoppable suffering of a patient (Nordqvist, 2015). The two main categories of euthanasia are voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia is the act of allowing the patient to choose if he or she wants to end their life, while involuntary euthanasia is where the procedure is conducted without consent of the patient, where a family member makes the decision, as the patient is incapable of doing so. There are also two main classifications of euthanasia: passive and active. Active is the treatment that directly causes a death, while passive is intentionally withholding

There are many different views on euthanasia, where many individuals are often torn by their religions, morals, ethics and beliefs, which create the arguments that, surround the issue. Many see the practice of ending a life in a painless is manner is beneficial for the patient, whereas others believe it is selfish and not morally acceptable.

Although many people believe that euthanasia is not morally acceptable, there are many advantages (pros) that come with supporting euthanasia. Firstly, euthanasia provides a way to relieve tremendous pain for the patient that is suffering and gives the freedom of choice for him or her to have the right to choose what should be done with their life for the last time. If agreeing to euthanasia, the patient will be at peace, and will no longer suffer from the excruciating pain they once endured. While people see euthanasia as not being morally right, it does have a moral advantage, as allowing those who suffer to end their lives is the logical thing to do, as it is the patients’ choice. Along side this; euthanasia is also helpful in the way of the donation