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Active euthanasia is when medications are given with the intent to cause or hasten the death of a patient. The drug kills the patient. Passive euthanasia is when care is stopped in order to stop artificially prolonging a patient's life. In this case the patient dies of a natural disease (albeit one that may have been treatable).
In both cases consent is given by the patient or the patient's agent. If no consent is given, or in some cases implied, it is not euthanasia. Passive euthanasia is a well accepted legal practice. Active euthanasia in people is controversial and illegal in most places.
This should be contrasted with giving a medication with the intent of treating a disease or symptom, not with the intention of ending the life, despite knowing that it may hasten the death, which is also well established and legal. It is OK to give morphine to relieve shortness of breath even though you know it might hasten the death of the patient. It is not OK in most places to give morphine for the purpose of hastening the death of a person who is suffering from shortness of breath.
An active euthanasia is when a third party does the final act that ends the life of the person. When you look at the definition of "to kill", this could also be stated "when one person kills another".
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What is the difference between active euthanasia and non-active euthanasia?
non active euthanasia is the same as assisted suiside :)active euthanasia is just plain old suiside :)
Euthanasia should be legalized in Taiwan?
Active euthanasia should not be legalized anywhere, however physician assisted suicide should be
What does india think about euthanasia?
India passed a law on March 7, 2011 that allows passive euthanasia for those who request it. Passive euthanasia means that life support can be removed if the person is in a permanent vegetative state. Active euthanasia is still illegal.
Why is Euthanasia illegal in Malaysia?
This is because A big majority of Malaysians (about 55%) is made up of Muslims. To them, active euthanasia is "Islamically" forbidden since killing is a major sin while passive euthanasia is still a debate among Islam scholars.
What are the four types of euthanasia?
Active,passive,voluntary,involuntary,non-voluntary
What laws does India have regarding euthanasia?
Euthanasia was illegal in India until 6th march 2011.Supreme court of India declared Passive Euthanasia as legal and acceptable but under certain circumstances. The ruling came as per the Aruna case of 1973. This was indeed a historic moment.PS: Active Euthanasia is still illegal
What is activated euthanasia?
An active euthanasia is when a third party does the final act that ends the life of the person. When you look at the definition of "to kill", this could also be stated "when one person kills another".
Is voluntary active euthanasia morally preferable to passive euthanasia?
If you are talking about suicide among the terminally ill, that is of course a frightful option . obviously the suicide wants to die and is taking his or her own life .
Which country euthanasia not legal?
The Netherlands, and certain states of the United States are two that come to mind.
In what countries is euthanasia legal?
Non-active euthanasia, or assisted suicide, is legal in three US states;OregonWashingtonMontanaNew Hampshire is currently considering a bill on assisted suicideActive euthanasia, commonly referred simply as euthanasia, is only legal in:the NetherlandsBelgiumAssisted suicide is also legal in:AlbaniaLuxembourg
Pointing to the liability to abuse of laws permitting active euthanasia is relying on consequentialist considerations about not taking a human life?
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What type of euthanasia is legal in Canada?
== If you go by strict definitions, then passive euthanasia is legal in Canada. Passive euthanasia is when one stops providing treatment, even if it means death. Sometimes, it is better to let nature take its course, once giving treatment goes from retaining precious life to prolonging a suffering death. Most, if not all, countries realize this and allow patients to refuse medical treatment. In the general sense, active & non-active euthanasia (aka euthanasia and assisted suicide) are not yet legal in Canada. == Technically it is not. However living wills and a few Canadian charter rights do always contradict the matter.
