Euthanasia
Euthanasia 2 Euthanasia the Right to Die With Dignity Passive euthanasia is the practice of ending a life so as to release an individual from an incurable disease or intolerable suffering. Passive euthanasia is a merciful means to an end of long-term suffering. Passive euthanasia is a relatively new dilemma for the United States and has gained a bad reputation from negative media hype surrounding assisted suicides. Passive euthanasia has a purpose and should be evaluated as humanely fulfilling a void created by our sometimes inhumane modern society. ... The term passive euthanasia is used generally to refer to an easy or painless death. ... This request is known as passive euthanasia. ... Passive euthanasia is often confused with or mistakenly associates with active euthanasia or assisted suicide. Active euthanasia is when medications are given to hasten the patient’s dying process within the guide lines of the law. ... There is a distinct difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide. Euthanasia allows nature to take its natural course in the dying process while providing comfort and promoting Euthanasia 3 dignity. ... This writer believes that passive euthanasia should be accepted because without a doubt modern dying has become fearsome. ... Passive euthanasia is not a new concept of coping with the natural dying process.