it is assisted suicide. One or two countries in Europe and one ( I think) American state allow for this in law.
Its a tricky legal situation for doctors but many get round the law by using a lawful grey area eg when a terminally ill patient is in great pain then doctors sometimes administer overdoses of painkillers to bring comfort in their dying moments. Its a kindness. Though its NOT voluntary euthanasia.
What would you do? Would you watch someone die in great pain and do nothing when you had it in your power to ease their passing?
The grey area is at what point do you administer medication. Its a dilemma.
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
it is assisted suicide. One or two countries in Europe and one ( I think) American state allow for this in law.
Its a tricky legal situation for doctors but many get round the law by using a lawful grey area eg when a terminally ill patient is in great pain then doctors sometimes administer overdoses of painkillers to bring comfort in their dying moments. Its a kindness. Though its NOT voluntary euthanasia.
What would you do? Would you watch someone die in great pain and do nothing when you had it in your power to ease their passing?
The grey area is at what point do you administer medication. Its a dilemma.
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.