Euthanasia - p1 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesinvestigationsASEdexcel Created by: 10kjohnsonCreated on: 25-05-16 11:42 Hippocratic oath..... " I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgement but never with the view of injuring or wrong doing" 1 of 15 what is euthanasia (vague sense)? A painless merciful death 2 of 15 where was the word euthanasia derived from and what does it literally translate as? comes from the Greek "eu" meaning good and "thantos" menaing death 3 of 15 what are the types of euthanasia? voluntary, involuntary, passive and acitve 4 of 15 Define voluntary euthanasia? This is where euthanasia is carried out at the request of the person who dies. 5 of 15 Define involuntary euthanasia? This occurs when the person who dies wants to live but is killed anyway. It is usually the same thing as murder. 6 of 15 Define passive euthanasia? In passive euthanasia death is brought about by an omission - i.e. by withdrawing or withholding treatment in order to let the person die. 7 of 15 Define active euthanasia? In active euthanasia a person directly and deliberately causes the patient's death. 8 of 15 conditions typical patients who seek euthanasia have? terminal or degenerative illnesses 9 of 15 why do they seek euthanasia? they feel there QOL has been comprimised 10 of 15 what is the view of euthanasia in the eyes of the law? it is illegal in the uk, seen as murder/manslaughter 11 of 15 what is the view of voluntary euthanasia in the eyes of the law? its seen as assisted suicide, illegal under the suicide act 1961, punishable by up to 14 years 12 of 15 where is it not illegal? and what charity? Switzerland through dygnitas 13 of 15 what are the issues doctors have with euthanasia? it goes against the Hippocratic oath? 14 of 15 view QOL over SOL LINK TO QUESTION 15 of 15
Explain the different types of euthanasia and the present legal position of euthanasia 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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