Euthanasia ? The Ethical Decision at Hand
The process of euthanasia is a very controversial subject. When mentioning euthanasia, most people would immediately think of the action of "killing", however the exact definition of euthanasia is a "gentle and easy death", which does not seem as negative as the connotation that euthanasia is now associated with.
In recent days, much new technological advancement in the medical field has been able to save the lives of many individuals who have been critically injured or those who have suffered from severe health problems. However, as beneficial as these procedures may be, they have created much controversy in cases involving patients of a persistent vegetative status whose lives depend on such equipment, and in cases involving the subject of euthanasia.
Today I will inform you about several different types of life-prolonging procedures, two cases, which have involved the death of an individual based on the decision of a legal guardian, family member, or court decision that at some point have been considered acts of non-voluntary or involuntary euthanasia, and the ethical justifications as well as the use of advanced care directives, which can help in avoiding euthanasia.
Many of us never want to face the fact that at some point in our lives we may face the possibility of being critically injured or possibly suffer from health problems or disease. However, it could happen to anyone. That is why it is extremely important for everyone to understand the certain life-prolonging procedures that could possibly be used in order to save a life. If we understand them now and decide whether or not we wou ...