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Euthanasia

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Theoretical Credibility

Euthanasia Home

1-Minute Overview

Top 10 Pros and Cons

10-Minute Summary

Historical Timeline

Legal Precedents

Medical Professionals Surveys

Public Opinion Polls

International Perspectives

Readers' Comments

Questions - The Issues

-	Definitions and Language
-	Moral Questions
-	Law and Public Policy
-	Advance Directives
-	End-of-Life Medical Care
-	Health Care Implications
-	Special Groups

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Should euthanasia be legal?

This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should euthanasia be legal?" We have divided questions about the topic into the issues and sub-issues listed below. All individuals and organizations quoted on our site are ranked based upon our unique credibility scale.

Definitions and Language

Physician-Assisted Suicide/ Physician Aid in Dying

Differentiating Terms

Moral Questions

Religious Concerns

Law and Public Policy

Oregon Death With Dignity Act

Advance Directives

Health Care Power of Attorney

End-of-Life Medical Care

Palliative Care

Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders

Euthanasia in Practice

Ethical Concerns

Hippocratic Oath

Motivations for Hastened Death

Health Care Implications

American Healthcare System

Insurance Considerations

Special Groups

Disabled Patients

Elderly Patients

Minority Patients

Female Patients

Infant Patients

NEWS AND NOTICES
(archived after 30 days)

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Archived News and Notices (archived after 30 days)

[Editor's Note: We do not recommend or refer specific physicians, counselors, organizations, or other experts on end-of-life issues.]