Euthanasia

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the ethical issue of euthanasia and particularly, the way that it impacts the nursing profession. The paper defines euthanasia and then goes on to describe the different forms of euthanasia and the differing ethical issues that exist for each one. The paper also discusses the moral dilemma for doctors who are required, on the one hand, to follow the patients's will and on the other hand, are required to treat and to attempt to cure.

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"The involuntary euthanasia is the third and most cruel form of killing. In Nazi Germany the state decided to dispose off its retarded, handicapped and mentally ill under the T-4 Euthanasia Program. The persons being subjected to involuntary euthanasia fully appreciated their handicap, although severely ill or deformed, they did not want to die. This form is unacceptable in any society. Even in the post war Germany, the involuntary euthanasia practice during the Nazi period is recognized as inhuman and now the preferred word for euthanasia is 'Sterbhilfe' (help in dying)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Article on Introduction, background, laws, prevalence and ethical concerns on Euthanasia, Msn Encarta Retrieved from Internet on 12th June 2006 http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761562836/Euthanasia.html
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