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Mercy Killing (Someone assisting to take the life of a person (Euthanasia,…
Mercy Killing
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With consent
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Non-voluntary
The patient is unable to communcate due to their health condition and the doctor takes the life of the patient with a relative's consent on behalf of the patient
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Quality of Life
Only the patient knows his own pain. Being at the brink of death makes it horrible for them to keep living
Lessen burden of others
Reduces burden of those taking care of the dying patient who is most likely not going to survive despite the care
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Small chance of survival
Although in critical condition, the patient's life may be accidentally taken away even if they had a small chance of survival, wasing someone's life
Live a new life
With proper care, the patient may be able to start a fresh life and adapt to their condition
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Illegal
Generally, killing someone is illegal
Dignity is preserved
A person who is physically disabled would need other people to perform simple and daily tasks form them. This may show that they are very dependant and puts a bad image on them
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