defines as easy death - is death actually ever easy?
Voluntary euthanasia: the patient gives constent that this is what they want
Non voluntary: they cant give consent, they may be in PVS (persistant vegative state) e.g. a family member decides when to switch the machine off if the patient is in a coma
Active: direct intervention e.g. a lethal injection. this is illegal in the UK
Passive: withholding intervention e.g. stopping treatment. this isnt seen as bad as active euthanasia as it isnt direct action
Hippocratic Oath
doctors take this oath to say they will preserve life, therefore they should be againist euthanaisa
Hippocrates (who made this oath) said you shouldnt purposely prolong life if the medincine isnt helping and it is 'powerless'
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