Euthanasia: A Comprehensive Report on Legal, Ethical and Case Studies

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This report delves into the multifaceted aspects of euthanasia, encompassing legal, ethical, and practical considerations. The report begins with an introduction defining euthanasia and its relevance in the healthcare field. It then navigates the legal landscape, examining the countries where euthanasia is legalized or practiced, and provides an overview of the ongoing debates. The report also highlights arguments both for and against euthanasia. Furthermore, it addresses personal and ethical opinions, exploring the dilemmas faced by healthcare providers and the sanctity of life. A case study involving the Dianne Pretty case is presented to illustrate the complexities of euthanasia. Ultimately, the report concludes by asserting the importance of palliative care in managing end-of-life decisions and the need for restricting the right of control over vulnerable patients. This report is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the euthanasia debate and to facilitate a deeper understanding of the related legal, ethical, and practical concerns.
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EUTHANASIA
L E G A L A N D E T H I C A L A S P E C T S I N H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION
EUTHANASIA- LEGAL ASSOCIATION
EUTHANASIA- FOR OR AGAINST
EUTHANASIA- PERSONAL OPINION
EUTHANASIA- ETHICAL OPINION
EUTHANASIA- CASE STUDY
CONCLUSION
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INTRODUCTION
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Main priority of the healthcare science is to
ensure safety of patients
Healthcare providers often experiences dilemma
regarding legal and ethical aspect of health
science
Main purpose is to stress on the concept of
Euthanasia, mercy killing
Personal and ethical opinion
Case study on Euthanasia
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DEFINITION
The practice involving intentional decision of
ending life for the relief from incurable situation
is known as Euthanasia.
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EUTHANASIA- LEGAL
ASSOCIATION
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Euthanasia was not a known concept few year back
Legality of Euthanasia was highly criticized in the world
Legality of Euthanasia is practiced has experienced minimum
success even in 21st century
Euthanasia is legal in Colombia, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada
and Luxembourg
Assisted euthanasia is presently legal in Germany,
Switzerland, US and Netherlands
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EUTHANASIA- FOR OR
AGAINST
AGAINST EUTHANASIA
Alternative treatment
option with improving
medical science
Right to die also implies
the right to kill
Challenging the sanctity of
life
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FOR EUTHANASIA
Kinder than
forcing to live with
incurable disease
Control over own
life
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EUTHANASIA- PERSONAL
OPINION
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Against euthanasia
Excessive control over doctors
Ignoring the development of medical science
Disrespecting the sanctity of life
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EUTHANASIA- ETHICAL
OPINION
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Dilemma between ‘killing someone’ or ‘letting them die’
Dilemma in practicing rights of vulnerable patients
Dilemma in deciding between Palliative Care and Assisted
euthanasia
Dilemma between justified or unjustified decision of person
involved in non-voluntary euthanasia
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EUTHANASIA- CASE STUDY
Case study- Dianne Pretty case of
euthanasia, UK
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CONCLUSION
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Against Euthanasia
Right of control should be restricted for
vulnerable patients
Palliative care can replace decision of
Euthanasia
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Pesut, B., Greig, M., Thorne, S., Storch, J., Burgess, M., Tishelman, C., ... &
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