Euthanasia

Euthanasia : 

Euthanasia By: Ashley Weitzel

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What do you think when you hear this word???

EUTHANASIA : 

EUTHANASIA

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Death Killing Putting animals down Suicide

Definition : 

Definition The intentional killing by act or omission for the alleged benefit of the person or animal. http://www.euthanasia.com/definitions.html

Research Abstract : 

Research Abstract The purpose of my research is to make people aware of Euthanasia. Euthanasia is a very controversial topic that is inhumane. I wanted to research this topic because I wanted to show that Euthanasia is wrong. I also wanted to educate people who are unaware of Euthanasia. I hope that people will realize that Euthanasia is wrong and hopefully put a stop to it.

Types of Euthanasia : 

Types of Euthanasia Voluntary Euthanasia- Someone requests to be killed Non-Voluntary-Person didn’t request or consent to it Involuntary-When the person makes a wish for it not to happen Assisted Suicide- The person is provided with the information and guidance to take their own life http://www.euthanasia.com/definitions.html

Types Of Euthanasia : 

Types Of Euthanasia Euthanasia by action- An action performed such as an electric chair Euthanasia by omission- Not providing appropriate medical care or food and water http://www.euthanasia.com/definitions.html

Pros : 

Pros Freedom of choice Medical funds Low life quality Pain http://www.euthanasia.com/proscons.html

Cons : 

Cons Devalues human life Health care cost Medical care givers shouldn’t be directly involved in causing death Laws keep changing to make it more common or appropriate for different case types http://www.euthanasia.com/proscons.html

Harold Shipman : 

Harold Shipman Killed at least 215 patients 171 women 44 men Well known serial killer Used non-voluntary euthanasia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Harold_Shipman_mug_shot.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2135604.stm

Mercy Killing : 

Mercy Killing New Jersey nurse Pleaded guilty to 22 counts of premeditated murder Claimed he only killed the very sick Used non-voluntary euthanasia http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006/mar/06030208.html

Terri Schindler Shiavo : 

Terri Schindler Shiavo Known case of Euthanasia by omission Vegetative state Judge ordered to have her feeding tube removed at request of her husband http://www.hospicepatients.org/images/terri-schiavo.jpg ttp://www.foxnews.com/images/139114/4_22_schiavo_terri2.jpg http://www.terrisfight.org/pages.php?page_id=3

What Can We Do? : 

What Can We Do? Make sure someone to let someone you trust know what you want to happen is something were to happen so they can make sure the right actions are taken Check out your doctors and make sure you can trust them

Work Cited : 

Work Cited Cangialosi, Jason. “An Overview of the Debate Over Euthanasia and the Right to Die.” 9 Nov. 2005. Web. 4 Nov. 2009. “Euthanasia Definitions.” Euthanasia.Com. 2009. Web. 4 Nov. 2009. “Euthanasia Pros and Cons.” Euthanasia.com. 2009. Web. 4 Nov. 2009. “Shipman Killed 215 Patients.” BBC News. BBC News, 19 July 2002. Web. 4 Nov.2009. Vanderheydren, Terry. “Nurse Handed 11 Life Sentences for Mercy Killing?.” LifeSiteNews.com. Web. 4 Nov. 2009.