Euthanasia
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is a controversial subject, not only because there are many different moral dilemmas associated with it, but also in what constitutes its definition. At the extreme ends of disagreement, advocates say is a good, or merciful, death. Opponents of say it is a fancy word for murder.
Between the tw ....
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.... to be murder.
Because poses classic dilemmas as to its morality, it is not surprising that many issues arise in the legal and medical arenas. In law, the resolution of a particular case cannot always be applied to resolve another. In the medical realm, interpretation of medical doctrine concerning treatment of terminally ill patients can result in entirely different applications.
In two relatively recent cases, the Supreme Court had to decide the future of patients that were consider ....
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