Definitions Flashcards
What is active euthanasia?
The direct act of a doctor/ individual to bring about an easy and painless death.
What is passive euthanasia?
When treatment that would help prolong life is withdrawn with the intention of ending a life.
What is voluntary euthanasia?
Ending life painlessly when someone in great pain asks for death. The person has full knowledge and gives their full consent.
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
Ending life painlessly when someone is unable to ask but you believe it is in their best interest.
What is assisted suicide?
Providing a seriously ill person with the means to commit suicide when they are unable to take their own life.
Eg - due to paralysis
Give example of active euthanasia?
Lethal injection
Morphine overdose
Give an example of passive euthanasia?
Turning off a life machine
What are the 4 main types of euthanasia?
Active
Passive
Voluntary
Non-voluntary
What is euthanasia?
A good death. The act of bringing about an easy and painless death.
Where does euthanasia originate from?
Greek
Eu (meaning good)
Thantos (meaning death)
