The Importance Of Euthanasia On My Life

Euthanasia is a word derived from two Greek roots, which translates into, “good death”. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, “euthanasia is the act or practice of killing someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering”. In simpler terms, it the practice, which inhibits assisted suicide. Euthanasia was formerly a topic, which I failed to acknowledge, due to the lack of significance it has had in my life thus far. However, after taking this course this semester, I’ve come to the realization, euthanasia will impact my life and career as I move on through life. As a pre-nursing major, euthanasia will be a practice I will eventually come upon in some form, whether it is listening to patients discussing the possibility of undergoing euthanasia or

278). The fault these naysayers present in this presumption is, euthanasia does not come from the will of the individuals themselves, but instead, “The self-determination in that case can only be effected by the moral and physical assistance of another” (Callahan, CMA, pg. 278-279). Hence, arguments against euthanasia emanate the practice does not have an impact on a person’s right to life, due to the fact that, the termination of life comes from the hand of another person. However, this argument fails to acknowledge “some of these suffers are physically not in a position to end their lives” (Lachs, CMA, pg. 284). How can one suggest euthanasia is not an act of personal rights, when voluntary euthanasia is specifically requested by the patient to end their suffering, because at this point the pain is so unbearable, they themselves nor further patient care, can do little to nothing to ease their