Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
What are the implications for society if physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia were legal in all states? What would be the benefits to the patient and what dangers exist?
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Perhaps the biggest implication, and a benefit to patients, is that there is greater patient autonomy regarding medical end-points in treatment. These are well-defined criteria which are used to determine when the con's of treatment outweigh the pro's, and are often used in ...
State Laws on Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
You are expected to research your state's laws concerning physician assisted suicide (PAS) and euthanasia along with that of two other states.
Discuss the similarities and differences of the statutes governing physician assisted suicide.
Discuss the similarities and differences of the statutes governing euthanasia.