Euthanasia derives from Greek -Eu ”good” and Thanatos ”death” meaning good-death. Euthanasia is defined as a willful act to take away a patient’s life who is suffering an incurable disease with severe pain . As society matures, it makes provisions for its members to live a dignified life. This effort is defeated in an individual who is suffering from a grave disease with no cure and which entails an unbearable suffering.
The debate of “ right for death ” arises in such situations and it is the onus of the society to grant or deny the individual’s right and contentions. Euthanasia is illegal in all countries excepting Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. India does not legalize euthanasia, however, it allows the patient, his right to decline treatment. Euthanasia can either be “active” or “passive” An active euthanasia is said to be given when the Physician administers or assists the…
