The purpose of this paper is to inform you about euthanasia and the Netherlands. It can arguable be said that at least half of all doctors have performed a mercy killing at least one time during their career. Some argue against it based on religious reasons and others think that humans do not have the capacity to be able to decide when and how they should die. The people in favor argue that it lets people have choices concerning their death. They also say it lets people die with dignity and will let them choose the manner in which they pass and not be subject to cruel forms of life support. The Netherlands is the first country in the world to legalize this procedure. This country has historically been at the forefront of progressive attitudes and laws. Time will tell if this new policy will benefit the countries people as well as past policies have. .
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, more commonly referred to as the Netherlands, was formed in 1815. It has an area about twice the size of New Jersey and, according to a July 2001 estimate by the CIA, a population of 15,981,472(CIA). The government is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Beatrix as the chief of state. The current prime minister is Wim Kok, who has held that position since August, 1994(TERRA). It has a basic parliamentary system with the prime minister being the majority party leader who is appointed by the Queen. It has a bi-cameral legislature called the States General, which is made up of the First Chamber, or the senate, and the Second Chamber, also known as the House of Representatives. The First Chamber is the Upper house and its members are elected indirectly by the countries 12 provincial councils and serve four year terms. The First chamber has 75 seats(OWfP). The Second Chamber is the lower house with its members being elected directly by the people to serve four year terms(OWfP). The Second Chamber has 150 seats(OWfP).
Euthanasia I. ... History of euthanasia a. ... The Netherlands without laws on euthanasia. ... In countries where there is no law regarding euthanasia, such as the Netherlands, euthanasia has become inevitable for many, even if not by choice. ... Or we are against euthanasia and are prepared for the consequences that other countries such as the Netherlands have faced. ...
Euthanasia. ... Euthanasia presents very controversial social issues. ... Others believe that in a specific situation euthanasia should be established. ... Germany, Great Britain and Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland have been debating on the legalization of euthanasia but only Belgium and the Netherlands have recently legalized euthanasia when employed in certain conditions. ... As many people keep fighting for the legal right to end their life we see that is a war that we are starting to win in Belgium and the Netherlands were euthanasia is now legal. ...
The Netherlands is the only place that euthanasia has been widely accepted and integrated into society. ... In the Netherlands euthanasia is an option for the terminally ill, in severe and uncontrollable pain, and for family members. ... The Netherlands has been practicing euthanasia for many years. ... This statistic shows how firmly euthanasia has become a way of life and health care in the Netherlands and that their system is not fail safe (Torr 90). ... Voluntary, active euthanasia is most commonly practiced in the Netherlands; although, it occurs illegally in other countries. ...
Euthanasia is practiced in the Netherlands. ... Holland (or more properly, the Netherlands) is the only country in the world where euthanasia is openly practiced. ... (Belz) While the Netherlands continues to approve of euthanasia, other countries are doing what they can to research and rethink their legal guidelines regarding the issue. Euthanasia has been discussed in Europe over the last couple decades and has now received new attention, since the legalization in the Netherlands. ... The world looks to the Netherlands as the only working model for assisted death. ...
The controversy of euthanasia involves moral, ethical, and legal concerns. ... It is also known as euthanasia by omission. ... The modern euthanasia movement began in England in 1935, when G. ... Finally, in the early 1970s, other voluntary euthanasia societies were formed in the Netherlands and in Australia "as the two edged blade of modern medical technology became obvious. ... In Euthanasia: The Battle for Life, Dr. ...
Physicians may practice two forms of euthanasia: active and passive euthanasia. ... In voluntary euthanasia, a person asks to die (by either active or passive euthanasia). ... Euthanasia has been accepted by various societies trough history. ... (Beauchamp, pp113) However, the Netherlands was the first country--and the only one since--to legalize euthanasia. ... Geertruida Postma suggested legal tolerance for euthanasia. ...
Statistics estimate that 1,000 to 7,000 individuals are put to death by euthanasia annually in the Netherlands, which is one of the few places where euthanasia is legal. ... Outlawing euthanasia does not mean forcing a patient to remain alive. ... Even Dutch euthanasia activists acknowledge difficulties, stating that in one out of five cases of euthanasia or medically-assisted suicide there are complications that involve suffering. ... Euthanasia and assisted suicide are not private acts. ... Euthanasia and assisted suicide are not about the right to die. ...
Euthanasia I chose to write my paper on Euthanasia or "Physician assisted suicide." ... As of March of 1996, unless the person lives in Columbia, Japan, the Netherlands and Oregon, the only lawful option is to remain alive until you die of natural causes. ... In 1937, Nebraska voted down a bill to legalize euthanasia in the U.S. ... In 1979, the Lutheran Church issued a report on Euthanasia, it condemned euthanasia because it involves suicide and murder and is contrary to God's law. ... Public Opinion on Euthanasia • 57% in favor, 35% opposed in the US (June 1997) • 7...
