EUTHANASIA

EUTHANASIA A critical analysis. Euthanasia is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say euthanasia (which in Greek means "easy death") is a good, or merciful, death. Opponents of euthanasia say it is a fancy word for murder. Between the two extremes, there are various positions for and against euthanasia. One position opposes …

…to misinterpretation in terms of what can be considered extraordinary and ordinary care. And just like in the Cruzan and Quinlan decisions, it seems to be a matter of interpretation as to precisely where patient's rights come into play. There is a gray area as to where a treatment, applied during a time where there is hope for a patient's recovery, fades into a condition where the treatment is insufficient to bring the patient back.