Essay Archive - The Case for Euthanasia: Should Physician-Assisted Suicide be Legalized?
The Case for Euthanasia: Should Physician-Assisted Suicide be Legalized?
Throughout the twentieth century, major scientific and medical
advances have greatly enhanced the life expectancy of the average person.
However, there are many instances where doctors can preserve life
artificially. In these cases where the patient suffers from a terminal
disease or remains in a "persistent vegetative state" or PVS from which
they cannot voice their wishes for continuation or termination of life, the
question becomes whether or not the patient has the freedom to choose
whether or not to prol....
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