Key Information Related To Physician Aided Death

Publié par Unknown on jeudi 2 juillet 2015

By Ruthie Calderon


Most do not want to talk or think about death, even if it is their own. A controversial topic in the medical industry, around the globe, is assisted suicide. This terminology is used when referred to suicide that is done with the help of physicians. Usually they provide the necessary supplies and information knowing the intent of the patients. Another term commonly used to describe this process is physician aided death.

This type of aid may come in different forms. Sometimes it is when the doctors given counseling to patients about the dosages of drugs they know to be lethal. They might go a further step and prescribe the supply or dosage patients need. This type of assisted dying is not the same as mercy killings or euthanasia. In both those situations, physicians administer death through application of lethal drugs.

This must be requested and agreed to by the patient. They are expected to do what is necessary to end their life. Many people are interested in this practice. In fact, a lot of people choose it. This brings about discussion on many topics, including religion, ethics, society, law and morals because this is related to murder and suicide.

It may be difficult for some people to understand why a person would want to die this way. Often times, the people who request these services have chronic or life-limiting illnesses. They might have no more hope that they will get better and want to take control over their lives again. Additionally, they may feel a lot of discomfort and physical pain that cannot be fixed through the methods available in modern medicine. Requesting an aided death might be their only solution for regaining control. That is, they want to have control over how and when their life ends.

This is a legal practice in certain regions, including Japan, Australia and Columbia. Most other areas have outlawed this controversial practice. People who are in pain and suffering greatly might feel as if this in the only solution they have. They might even welcome death, despite the wishes of their loved ones.

Many of those who are in these situations want to have a better life, but do not believe they will find it in their current situation. Sometimes physical suffering can become too much. They might become frustrated knowing they have limited options and no treatments that can make them live longer or feel better. Usually, these people already have a life expectancy that is cut short because of their condition and they would prefer not to wait around to die.

Medical ethics, roles of physicians, public safety, religious ethics, slippery slope, and prejudice against the disabled are just some of the things that opponents make note of. People need to learn what they can about this through adequate research. There are plenty of sources of information on this topic. People should consider the arguments posed by proponents and opponents. Stories of people who made this decision can be informational.

Being knowledgeable is important when forming a stance. A lot of people do not agree with it. They feel it is not the right answer. However, these people do not always know the physical and mental struggle of terminally or chronically ill people. Suicide, whether assisted by physicians or done alone, can be hard for some to accept.




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