Euthanasia Legalization: Ethical and Societal Considerations

Euthanasia Legalization: Ethical and Societal Considerations

Euthanasia is defined by Somerville (20) as the art of killing a patient with an incurable disease or in an irreversible coma painlessly and also referred to as physician-assisted suicide or merciful killing. There has been debate in most nations whether they should legalize euthanasia as it is forbidden in most countries safe for few countries like Belgium. Legalization of euthanasia is a sensitive topic that raises concern among most people and several groups such as the church, humanitarians, and more so the health…