Euthanasia
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Euthanasia
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Euthanasia literally means "Good Death". It is the term given to the idea that when a person is terminally ill, or in intolerable
pain, the kindest thing to do would be to allow them to die with dignity rather than to kinger on in pain. There are two approaches to Euthanasia.
Some people have proposed a different approach to dignity in death. Dame Cecily Saunders founded the first hospice in Sout East London, and now there are Hospice foundations around the country. They aim to provide Palliative Care for the terminally ill. Instead of trying to cure the disease, or end the patient's life prematurely, the staff in a hospice aim to control the pain and indignity of the disease, and to support the patient and relatives as they prepare for death and bereavement. Click here to go straight to the links on the Hospice Movement. |
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Ethics for Schools This is the A Level page from the Christian Medical Foundation's "Ethics for Schools" website. There are a range of links available, including Euthanasia. Go to the main index by clicking here "Justice for Diane" Diane Pretty died on 11th May 2002 after her struggle against Motor Neurone Disease. She had gone to court to argue for her right to choose to end her life, and her case was featured world-wide. the VES (see below) hosts this site, called "Justice for Diane". BBC News Report - Diane Pretty One of the most contraversial news stories at the moment is about the Woman who is going to court to fight for what she claims is the right to die with dignity. This link is to the BBC On-line News Service's report on the story. The page includes a range of useful links to provide background to the story BBC Special Report - Euthanasia In the light of recent news stories about Euthanasia, the BBC On-line site features this special report. It is the essential starting point for any study of Euthanasia. The Voluntary Euthanasia Society The VES campaigns for "wider choice at the end of life". Deliverance Deliverance is the Australian Voluntary Euthanasia Society. The Australians recently made history by being the first society to pass a law legalising Euthanasia - visit the organisation that campaigned for this law. Holland Legalises Euthanasia The Dutch Parliament passed a law allowing Euthanasia under certain strictly controlled circumstances in November 2000. Click here to read the Independent's article on the Dutch decision. Scotland EXIT's Religions page Scotland EXIT has this page putlining some of the Religious views held on Euthanasia. Euthanasia in Australia The Northern Territories in Australia passed its Rights of the Terminally Ill Act (ROTI) in May 1995. The Bill immediately proved to be difficult to administer. Follow this link to an Australian Pro-Life site to read some of the background to the act. The American Life League This is a Pro-Life organisation. The site offers information about the Pro-Life views on a range of issues, including Abortion. Euthanasia dot com. This is a Pro Life site. You might also find a entitled "World Federation of Doctors Who Respect Human Life" interesting. Peter Singer Links Peter Singer is the contraversial Ethicist who has argued for Animal Rights, Abortion and Euthanasia. The Hospice Movement St Oswald's Hospice, Newcastle Upon Tyne Read about the Hospice that serves the North East of England, and find out about the care that is provided for the terminally ill. St Teresa's Hospice, Darlington St Teresa's is another local hospice, serving the community of Darlington. Help the Hospices The site is currently being re-developed, and doesn't contain much information at the moment. However, it features a lot of information about Hospices, and has a directory of Hospices from around the country. The Hospice Movement (RE-XS) This is a GCSE Revision page. It outlines the history and aims of the movement, and includes a revision test service! |