The Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide - 1505 Words

Having an elderly family member fall ill to a critical illness can be devastating for the family and friends of that person. Although it is ultimately up to the patient - if they are mentally capable - to decide to have an assisted suicide death, which could cause several issue with the family members. Or if the child of the ill or elderly parent has to decide whether their mom or dad should go forward with active euthanasia, could also cause some issues amongst the family. Euthanasia and assisted suicide is a way for family members and friends to be able to say their goodbyes to their loved one and know that they won’t be suffering for much longer. First, this essay is going to explore what euthanasia and assisted suicide is, and what the†¦show more content†¦The term euthanasia is derived from the Greek word, meaning â€Å"good death†. Diaconescu (2012) also mentions that euthanasia is compassionate killing to relive the pains of a person whose death is inevi table due to an incurable disease. According to the Canadian Criminal Code section 241: â€Å"Every one who (a) counsels a person to commit suicide, or (b) aids or abets a person to commit suicide, whether suicide ensues or not, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.† (Criminal Code). However, as of February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada has decided under certain conditions - which become null in 12 months, to allow someone who is ill and suffering to end their life (Stone, 2015). People, who are suffering from an incurable disease and are facing an inevitable death in their future, now have the right to die with dignity, which is a big achievement in the healthcare world. â€Å"People will have a choice† (Stone, 2015). Many people who are now suffering are relieved to hear that they now have a choice to die with dignity, rather than suffering until they die naturally. Many people have a difference in opinion, but when it comes to making decisions for your own health care, only your opinion matters. However, differences of opinions will start to clash