By: Luis Lo (14)

To die is Inevitable; to suffer is Questionable

Introduction

You are suffering from a chronic illness

Constant physical pain

Bedridden

Cannot Eat

Need others to clothe and bathe you

Would you want to die in peace?

Welcome to the debate of euthanasia.

Introduction

Thesis Statement:Euthanasia should be advocated as it trumps all medical advancements in elevating suffering of patients receiving palliative care.

Introduction

Objectives:EuthanasiaPalliative CareLook at medical advancementsAdvocate

Euthanasia

Ending of life

Lethal Injections

Ingesting of Poisons

Introduction

Palliative care

Care for a person

When a cure is not possible

Usually terminally ill patients

Introduction

Findings & Analysis

Euthanasia is effective because:

It is quick and mostly successful.

Patient does not regress into more pain.

Gaining Popularity

Findings & Analysis

2006

2005

1997

0 10 20 30 40 50

Euthanasia Reciepients

Euthanasia Reciepients

6%

94%

Complications & Success

ComplicationsSuccessful

Medical advances are more effective because:

Drugs like morphine

Ventilating machines and other life supporting devices

Proper medical protocols

Findings & Analysis

Singapore

USA

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

4.5

79

725

Amount of morphine received (mg)

Amount of morphine received (mg)

Findings & AnalysisMedical advances are not as effective

because:

Morphine is a controlled drug

Approval time is long

Medical equipment

Medical advances are not as effective because:

Reluctant to voice out their pain

Experience the symptoms first

Most of the patients ultimately suffer in palliative care

Findings & Analysis

Palliative sedation

Life support systems

Food, nutrients

It would be far more humane, to practice euthanasia openly

Findings & Analysis

Euthanasia is ultimately more effective because:

Euthanasia is much more affordable

Patients who choose euthanasia are very mentally prepared

They can choose where and when they want to die.

Findings & AnalysisEuthanasia Palliative Care

$35.50 $35,000-$40,000

Conclusion

Euthanasia is proven effective

Already being practiced indirectly

Parameters and Mental Preparedness

ConclusionThesis Statement:

Euthanasia should be advocated as it trumps all medical advancements in elevating suffering of patients receiving palliative care.

Recommendations:

I would strongly recommend that euthanasia be advocated

We should learn from the few countries.

We should hold more open conversations about this topic

Viable option for those who want a peaceful death.

We should revise our local laws.

Conclusion

Open attitude towards euthanasia

Respect those who have made their choices

Conclusion

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so I shall choose my death when I am about to depart from life. ~ Seneca

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