Euthanasia can be carried out by either.. or by…
Doing something (lethal injection) or by ceasing to do something (stopping use of feeding tube)
What is definition of active euthanasia
A person directly and deliberately causes someone’s death
What is definition of passive euthanasia
A person does not directly take someone’s life- they just allow them to die
What is an example of active euthanasia
Giving an overdose of pain-killers or a lethal injection
What is an example of passive euthanasia
Withdrawing/withholding treatment/food/water
What is definition of voluntary euthanasia
Euthanasia carried out at the request of the person who dies
What is definition of non-voluntary euthanasia
The person is unconscious or otherwise unable to make a meaningful choice between living and dying therefore someone makes the decision on their behalf
What is definition of involuntary euthanasia
A person wants to live but someone else eg: a doctor or a family member, decides that it would be in the persons best interest if their life was ended
What is definition of palliative care
Specialised medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness
What is definition of living wills
A decision u can make now to refuse a specific type of treatment at some time in the future
Is euthanasia legal in the UK
No
When did suicide become legal in the UK
1961
What could happen if u help a sufferer to end their life
Risks being charged with murder or manslaughter with up to 14 years imprisonment
What are 3 countries where euthanasia is legal
Spain
Belgium
Switzerland
What is the latest country to legalise euthanasia
Uruguay
What are 5 arguments for euthanasia
Suffering
die with dignity
Death is a private matter
It is expensive to keep people alive when there is no cure for their illness
Family and friends would be spared the pain of seeing their loved one suffer a long-drawn-out death
What are 4 arguments against euthanasia
compromises ‘sanctity of life’
Proper palliative care is available which reduces or removes the need for people to be in pain
Some people may feel pressured to request euthanasia by family, friends or doctors when it isn’t what they really want
It would undermine the commitment of doctors and nurses to save lives- Hippocratic oath
What is a campaign aiming to make euthanasia legal
Dignity in dying
What is dignity in dying
A group of religious people from across the country who are fighting for a change in the law on assisted dying
What religion runs dignity in dying
All different religions
What is the definition of palliative care
Medical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual care given to a person who is terminally ill and which is aimed at reducing suffering rather than curing
Where provides palliative care
Hospices
What do hospices provide
Support for a dying person and their families. Help ease the pain of death and allow families to come to terms with the death of their loved one
Who is the founder of the voluntary hospice movement
Dame Cicely Saunders
