Euthanasia - Theological Perspective
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A 5 page paper arguing that euthanasia is akin to murder. The writer concentrates on a Catholic/Christian perspective, but also explores the Jewish and Muslim view on euthanasia. Quotes from the Bible and the Koran are included, as well as discussion on Torah points. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Eutheo.wps

Ethics & Social Philosophy / Application of Ethical and Social-Political Theories and the Issue of Assisted Suicide
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A 6 page paper that considers the issue of assisted suicide and applies ethical and social-political theories to this controversial issue. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Ethpol.wps

Ethics Of Euthanasia/Physician-Assisted Suicide
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10 pages in length. The argument that has sent the world into a tailspin is whether or not people who are suffering from terminal or excruciatingly painful illnesses have the right to take their own lives with the help of physician-assisted suicide. Proponents contend that what one does with one's life is of no consequence to anyone else -- that it is both ethical and humane to allow someone to be relieved of constant discomfort. On the other hand, critics claim that the act of euthanasia is nothing more than a fabricated form of murder. Both sides have pertinent points to ponder when it comes to understanding and assessing the conflict, but euthanasia supporters have a significantly stronger argument. The writer discusses that physician-assisted suicide is not only the right thing to do for someone seeking such a decision, but it is ethical and humane for a physician to abide by the patient's wish. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Eutheth.wps

Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide / Right or Wrong?
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A 7 page examination of the history and issues surrounding euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. Discussion of the differences in passive and active euthanasia. Defines futility and outlines how it is determined. Bibliography includes six sources.
Filename: Assisuic.wps

Euthanasia / A Need & a Right
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An 11 page overview of the issues of euthanasia. Stresses that the choice of euthanasia is an individual one and not one which should be prohibited by law. Uses extensive examples from the Netherlands where euthanasia has been openly practiced for twenty-five years. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Euthneed.wps

Euthanasia / An Argument In Favor Of ...
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A 10 page paper arguing that competent terminally ill patients have a right to ask for humane aid in dying. The paper discusses the issues surrounding opposition arguments, including legal, medical, economic, moral, and religious, and presents strong arguments against these opposing arguments. Highlights include discussion of the recent Supreme Court case and recommended solutions to Jack Kevorkian's brand of assisted suicide. The paper concludes that the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual's right to act in his or her best interest, and interference with this fundamental American right by any entity should not be allowed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Euasia.wps

Euthanasia / Right To Die
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In 8 pages, the writer argues against the right to die. Many aspects of the topic are covered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Right2di.wps

Euthanasia / The Right to Die
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A 7 page comprehensive look at Euthanasia (right to assisted suicides for the ill) and its various arguments. Writer concludes that it should be outlawed and provides numerous reasons based upon facts and research cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Euthasia.wps

Euthanasia / The Right to Die
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This 7 page paper examines the practice of euthanasia, or the right to die, its pros and cons within both the medical and religious communities in America and the world.
Filename: Rightd2.wps

Kevorkian / The Real Danger
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A 6 page essay arguing against assisted suicide as practiced by Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kevorkian.wps

Nurses & Euthanasia - When Ethics Conflict
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An 8 page essay that examines the moral dilemmas faced by nurses as they try to reconcile the Nurse's Code to euthanasia and the right to die issue. Discussed are the three ethics of autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence and how these ethics should be applied in situations involving euthanasia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCNurse.wps

Physician Assisted Suicide
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A 5 page paper that supports the actions of doctors like Jack Kevorkian who have provided compassionate chemical euthanasia to terminally ill patients. This paper considers the actions of Kevorkian as they relate to medical ethics and personal moral issues. Though the issue is controversial, it is clear that there is a need for compassion in medicine that few like Kevorkian are willing to provide. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Physsuic.wps

Pro-Euthanasia Argument Analyzed
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A 10 page paper in favor of euthanasia, with evidence to support the position, including an examination of its international practice, and the positions of pro-euthanasia physician Timothy Quill, and Hemlock Society founder Derek Humphry, author of Final Exit. Bibliography lists 5 URL sources.
Filename: Euthasi2.wps

Social Ethics/ Abortion and Euthanasia
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A 6 page analysis of the first two chapters of Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy, edited by Thomas Mappes and Jane Zembaty, which deals with the moral problems of abortion and euthanasia. The arguments that are presented, both pro and con, conservative and liberal, are summarized and discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99ethics.wps