Examples And Disadvantages Of Euthanasia

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Euthanasia originates from the Greek language meaning ‘good death’ or ‘gentle and easy death’ (The Life Resources Charitable Trust, 2011). Euthanasia is the deliberate and intentional act of one person to end another’s life to relieve that persons suffering. There are three different types of euthanasia; voluntary, non-voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia is at the request of a competent person to end their life. Non-voluntary euthanasia is performed and the person is not competent. Involuntary euthanasia is performed on someone who is competent but has not expressed their desire to end their life or has stated they do not want to die (QUT, 2017).
Assisted suicide is different to euthanasia and suicide. Suicide is the act of killing …show more content…

Autonomy is undermined by the concept of the best option for the patient and the patients right to choose. Without the legalization of euthanasia patients can’t legally exercise their right to consider all options. According to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in the code of conduct for nurses in Australia, Principle 3.6 under end-of-life care, Nurses have a vital role in helping the community to deal with the reality of death and its consequences. Part ‘a’ of this principle suggests that nurses must understand the limits of healthcare in prolonging life, and recognise when efforts to prolong life may not be in the best interest of the person. While euthanasia is illegal nurses are not able to accept the limits of health care in prolonging life or accept that ending someone’s life to end that persons suffering may be in the best interest of the …show more content…

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