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Euthanasia
Definition:
The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a
terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the
suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. (American Heritage Dictionary)
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Between the dying and the dead : Dr.
Jack Kevorkian’s life and the battle to legalize
euthanasia
R726 .N53 2006 |
Unplugged : Reclaiming Our Right to
Die in America
R726 .C637 2006 |
Bioethics Beyond the Headlines : Who
Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides?
R724 .J655 2005 |
RELEVANT SUBJECT HEADINGS:
Right to die,
Assisted Suicide,
Death--moral and ethical aspects,
Euthanasia
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NARROW YOUR TOPIC:
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Is euthanasia ethical? |
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Should euthanasia be a personal
decision for individuals or should
it be regulated by the government? |
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Will legalized euthanasia lead to
involuntary euthanasia? |
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What burdens does terminal illness
place on families? |
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Can medical technology prolong life
past the point at which life can be
considered worth living? |
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Who should make decisions about
terminally ill patients—the patient,
the doctor, or the family? |
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Research specific instances of
euthanasia such as Karen Quinlan
(1976-1985), Nancy Cruzan (1990),
Terri Schiavo (2005) or the work of
Dr. Jack Kevorkian. |
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Research Oregon's Death with Dignity
Act. |
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Why was euthanasia legalized in the
Netherlands on April 10, 2001? Will
it cause “Death Tourism?” |
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SPECIALIZED
SOURCES SHELVED IN THE REFERENCE COLLECTION: |
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Medicine, Health, and Bioethics |
REF R 724 M313 2006 |
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The Living Will |
REF R 726.8 B44 1993 |
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AVAILABLE ONLINE: |
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CQ Researcher
- Euthanasia |
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SUGGESTED INTERNET SITES: |
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Voluntary Euthanasia from the Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy |
| Euthanasia.com |
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National Right to Life -- Euthanasia |
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Euthanasia and End of Life Decisions |
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Used with permission from Broward Community College |
