Evaluation:
Published: 12.12.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Euthanasia', 1.
Extract

Artur Fedko Z3``
Euthanasia, "either painlessly putting to death or failing to prevent death from natural causes in cases of terminal illness or irreversible coma". The term comes from the Greek expression for "good death." Now, this short definition is a cause of debates all over the world. Doctors, politicians, religious leaders, lawyers, and general public argue over the legislation that would allow or forbid euthanasia. There are only two countries, which permit such "activity"; these are Netherlands and Belgium, and the state of Oregon in the United States.

Author's comment
Atlants