Introduction
A current definition of the term ‘euthanasia’ suggests the bringing about of easy and calm death, predominantly regarding the people who are suffering from aching and irredeemable illness. Euthanasia is one of the most controversial issues in the modern health care environment. It can be performed in several assorted forms; moreover, each of them represents a divergent assortment of rights and wrongs.
Analysis
I consider myself to be a supporter of euthanasia. There are numerous points of view concerning the practice of the life termination of the patient. The practice of euthanasia can be justified by the fact that every patient has the right to cease terrible sufferings that cannot be cured. Obviously, there are cases where the support of life is nothing more but suffering. In such a situation, the patient should have the right to ask for assisted death. The patient’s suffering from unstoppable pain is selfish and painful. Euthanasia aims at the stopping of such health conditions. The effect of euthanasia implementation and the legal struggle over the subject matter could be observed in the instance of the Karen Ann Quinlan case, which became a significant element in the debate over euthanasia in the United States (“Karen Ann Quinlan” par. 1).
Supporters of euthanasia refer to the common knowledge that every patient has personal rights to decide how to end his or her life. Nevertheless, society is still deeply assured that nobody has the right to take a person’s life. Consequently, health care workers face difficulty in making the proper decision concerning the right to assisted suicide. Patients’ rights, beliefs in society, and the ethical position of health care workers comprise the controversy concerning euthanasia. In most cases, society dispraises euthanasia due to widespread beliefs. These beliefs are based on religion, as in Christianity, euthanasia, like abortion, is a controversial subject. There is no universal opinion concerning the problem. However, the beliefs of most people do not allow the intended termination of life. Christians believe in the sanctity of life. Nonetheless, more and more people who profess Christianity are nowadays claiming the privilege to die with poise rather than undergo the apparent indignity of a helpless way of life (Biggs 11).
I concern about my moral reasons in favor of euthanasia to be strong, and the arguments presented in this essay to be valid. I have presented informative, explanatory, and persuasive statements in order to make my argument stronger. For example, according to Tulloch, even some Ancient Greek philosophers recognized the situations in which death could be the most appropriate option for patients (6). He claimed that “the Greeks held a dualistic view of the person, comprising an inner, essential self or soul, which is non-material and essentially immortal, and a physical body, separated at death” (Tulloch 6). The Hippocratic Oath requires physicians to enhance and maintain the quality of life of their patients.
Conclusion
Persuasive statements reveal my position towards the topic and aim to convince the reader that these statements are true. For example, a patient’s suffering from unstoppable pain is selfish and painful. Euthanasia aims at the stopping of such health conditions. Critical thinking assists the reader in making conclusions based on the statements. For example, in the essay, the reader is able to reflect on the matter of euthanasia. Despite the fact that everybody should have such rights, there are many concerns that the legalization of euthanasia may lead to transformations in human culture.
Works Cited
Biggs, Hazel. Euthanasia, Death with Dignity and the Law, Oxford, United Kingdom: Hart Publishing, 2001. Print.
Karen Ann Quinlan 2015. Web.
Tulloch, Gail. Euthanasia, Choice and Death, Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Edinburgh University Press, 2005. Print.