medical and ethical controversy as abortion. Both issues involve the termination

of a life, and both conjure strong arguments for advocacy and opposition.

Pro-euthanasia arguments emphasize the right of patients to choose their own

death, the duty of the physician to end pain and suffering, and the ability of

legalization to establish guidelines which create lucidity on when and how

euthanasia should be performed. Anti-euthanasia arguments, on the other hand,

emphasize the sanctity of life, the commitment of physicians to save lives, and the

possible dangers of mistakes. These are all important considerations. However,

in determining the ethics of euthanasia: religious values, opinions of the morality

involved, and interpretations of physician commitments should take a second seat

to the consideration of whether pain and suffering is uncontrollable, whether a

patient has a chance of recovering, and the development of extensive guidelines

by which physicians can make better decisions regarding euthanasia.

The definition of euthanasia can be subdivided into two parts: active and

passive. Passive euthanasia, the version deemed more

policy with which to act upon, is symbolic of the same lack within the medical

patient is comatose or unresponsive; physicians hold an obligation to save and

play here. If the decision is made to terminate treatment with the intention of

Campbell's case. This lack of both continuity between cases, and established

Death of Terminally Ill Patients." Journal of Social Issues. Summer

because of lack of intravenous nutrition and water supply. This has raised issues

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