Euthanasia
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publication Date
2014
Abstract
Euthanasia, which literally means “good death,” is defined as intentionally taking one's life to relieve pain and suffering. There are two broad categories of euthanasia: passive and active. Passive euthanasia deals with a patient's right to withhold medical treatment, including nourishment and life-sustaining devices, with the intent of ending one's life. Active euthanasia is the liberty to take one's life when terminally ill and frequently is associated with doctor-assisted suicide.
Editor
Brent S. Steel
Publisher
Congressional Quarterly Press
City
Washington, D.C.
ISBN
9781452258102
Repository Citation
Hermann, J. R. (2014). Euthanasia. In B. S. Steel (Ed.), Science and politics: An A-to-Z guide to issues and controversies (pp. 197-201). Congressional Quarterly Press.
Publication Information
Science and Politics: An A-to-Z Guide to Issues and Controversies