Even in ancient societies, terminally ill people requested to have their lives ended; though the meaning of euthanasia for them differed from its meaning today. ... He argues that "autoeuthanasia" is an acceptable choice for those suffering from terminal illness or severe physical handicap, and he outlines the conditions under which it can be considered an ethical act: "Being a mature adult (age depending on the individual). ... If an individual is terminally ill, his emotional health and rationality are questionable. ... However, nearly all states recognize the patient's rights to refuse...

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Burnell (1993), comes from the need of the patient to avoid or end the unbearable pain during a terminal illness, to have a "better" quality of life, or to prevent unnecessary financial burden on his family. ... The surgeries, life support, drugs, doctor's fees and all the other expenses of a terminally ill patient are staggering. ...

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As stated also in the Associated Press Nader said he was concerned that the law was targeting terminally ill patients who suffer from depression or worry about being a financial burden to their relatives. ...

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