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EUTHANASIA scaffold 4 (Who will be affected by the decision? (doctors,…
EUTHANASIA scaffold 4
Who will be affected by the decision?
doctors
patients
family
friends
society
What is suggested in the words of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus?
Ten Commandments
You shall not kill
Does not support euthanasia
euthanasia undermines God’s power
it is the taking of innocent life.
Death
God chooses our death
death is an enemy
“the gift of God is eternal life”
Romans 6:23, we should not die before our time
Beatitudes
“blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy”
relates to ‘mercy killing’
Jesus taught us to be merciful and compassionate
Life
should be lived to the full
Gift from God
suffering is beneficial
should be chosen over death
What are the alternative solutions or possible choices?
Hospice Care
Will be with family
Focus on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure
Care designed to be supportive to people in the final phase of terminal illness
All treatment is stopped
24hrs care
Patient will die in next 6 months
Suffering
the person will die in pain
die naturally
Palliative Care
People may commit suicide themselves if they aren't allowed euthanasia
What does the legislation state about the issue?
Austrlia and NSW does not allow euthanasia
Victoria is pushing to get euthanasia legalised
euthanasia was legal for a period in the Northern Territory
What do my family and friends advise?
Agree
Dad
Mum
Grandma
Sister
Disagree
What is the issue and why is is important?
Forms of euthanasia
Involuntary - Conducted without consent
Passive - Doctor allows the patient to die e.g. resticting medications for comfort
Active - Doctor uses forces or specific drugs or leathal doses to kill a patient
Voluntary - Patient makes the decision
Non-voluntary - someone makes the decision for the patient because they are unable to