Certain health conditions harm a patient's quality of life significantly. In such circumstances, some people consider putting an end to their life to be more dignified than continuing with such a reduced quality of life.

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Pro: Someone who is terminally ill may consider suicide. Euthanasia is the most humane way for them to end their life.

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Con: The decision to undergo euthanasia can never be considered as an informed choice.

Should euthanasia be legalized?

Certain health conditions harm a patient's quality of life significantly. In such circumstances, some people consider putting an end to their life to be more dignified than continuing with such a reduced quality of life.

Pros

Cons

Someone who is terminally ill may consider suicide. Euthanasia is the most humane way for them to end their life.

The decision to undergo euthanasia can never be considered as an informed choice.

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Certain health conditions harm a patient's quality of life significantly. In such circumstances, some people consider putting an end to their life to be more dignified than continuing with such a reduced quality of life.

Pro claim 1, children below

Someone who is terminally ill may consider suicide. Euthanasia is the most humane way for them to end their life.

Con claim 1, children below

The decision to undergo euthanasia can never be considered as an informed choice.