The Pros And Cons Of Physician Assisted Suicide

This debate has two clear sides, those who are support regulated physician-assisted suicide, and those who believe euthanasia is immoral. Both sides of the debate have strong arguments. The basic pro-euthanasia arguments support and defend the scientific regulations regarding assisted-suicide. Those against physician-assisted suicide support their claims with emotions and religious morals. However, it boils down to one question: does a human being have the right to decide their own death? Those supporting medical euthanasia argue, if the death does not harm others, then the state has no right to interfere. They believe that it is an inherent human right to make a rational and logical choice to die. Many argue that if the patient is terminally

This is somewhat applicable to this issue as it is true that without state intervention and guidelines, the physician could potentially participate in euthanizing a mentally unstable person. This creates a need for state guidelines. It is also a strong argument because many believe the government should not determine an individual’s healthcare treatment. Countless supporters argue the terminally ill should not have to suffer and physician-assisted suicide should be an option for these individuals. This is one of the strongest arguments for pro-euthanasia. Oftentimes terminally ill patients suffer through an immense amount of excruciating pain while still being advised by their doctors to go through treatment and take multiple medications. This can put a toll on the patient and the patient’s family, as it is difficult for one to watch their loved one suffer. This is applicable to this topic because if physician-assisted suicide was legal in Michigan, these patients would have an option to end their suffering before the disease progresses and the pain is too much to handle. Hospice care, which is currently in place in Michigan, is very similar to physician-assisted suicide. Hospice patients are often suffering in a great