Title: Medical Ethics - Euthanasia
Headings: Medical Ethics – Euthanasia
Medical Ethics – Euthanasia
Types of Euthanasia
The Controversy
Ethical questions
Arguments for euthanasia
Arguments against euthanasia
The Law
Countries that have Legalised Euthanasia
The United States
Singapore
The United Kingdom
Cases and Examples
2019 Case in the Netherlands
Tine Nys (Belgium)
Diane Pretty (The United Kingdom)
Applying Ethical Principles
Further Reading
References

Content: The law says doctors can help patients to end their lives when they freely express a wish to die because they are suffering intractable and unbearable pain. Patients can also receive euthanasia if they have clearly stated it before entering a coma or similar vegetative state. Source: The Guardian
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are also legal in some circumstances in Canada, Colombia and Luxembourg. The United States
Once again, the US is characterised by the “different states, different laws” framework. Physician-assisted suicide is legal in nine states and the District of Columbia. It is an option given to individuals by law in the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. It is an option given to individuals in Montana and California via court decision. Individuals must have a terminal illness as well as a prognosis of six months or less to live. Physicians cannot be prosecuted for prescribing medications to hasten death.