How to Deal With Animal Euthanasia when it is Necessary
Euthanasia is a sensitive topic for both pet owners and veterinarians. It can be a challenging process, even under the best of circumstances. If you have to make that decision…
Euthanasia blog
Euthanasia is the deliberate termination of a person’s life, usually to relieve suffering. Doctors sometimes perform euthanasia at the request of people who have a terminal illness and are in great pain.
It is a complicated process in which many factors have to be weighed. Local laws, a person’s physical and mental health, and their personal beliefs and wishes all play a role.
Read on to learn more about the different types of euthanasia, when they are practised and where they are legal.
Arguments for euthanasia: The benefits
Euthanasia is the most controversial of the options for "assisted death". It is also the option with the strongest arguments. Before discussing the arguments for euthanasia, it is important to…
Euthanasia drugs: What to make of drugs for euthanasia?
In general, health care aims to relieve pain and suffering. This is also the motivation for euthanasia - ending one's own life, usually in the case of a terminal illness…