EUTHANASIA : CHOOSING DEATH

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The term ‘Euthanasia’ comes from the Greek word, that means...

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It is the termination of someone’s life when living becomes physically unbearable for someone

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Euthanasia is mostly administered by giving lethal doses of painkillers or other drugs

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Euthanasia gives enough time to people to prepare for death

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Only 9 countries have legalized euthanasia including the Netherlands, Belgium, Colombia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Albania, and US

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India became the 10 th country to legalize it

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"Human beings have the right to die with dignity," - SC after allowing passive euthanasia

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Passive Euthanasia: To end a person's life by not taking the necessary action to maintain life, like withdrawing water, food, etc

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Euthanasia is still illegal in England, King George V was euthanized after suffering cardio respiratory failure

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In 2010 Hrithik Roshan starred in a Bollywood film called Guzaarish, which portrayed euthanasia, opening up a huge debate nationwide

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