euthanasia

Euthanasia (from : + ) is the practice of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering.

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Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending someone's life in order to stop their pain and suffering. It matters because it raises profound questions about medical ethics, personal choice, and the value of life that societies continue to debate and regulate differently.

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Definition
Current usage
Past discussions on key elements
Historical use
Classification
Voluntary euthanasia
Non-voluntary euthanasia
Involuntary euthanasia
Passive and active euthanasia
History
Early modern period
Beginnings of the contemporary euthanasia debate
Early euthanasia movement in the United States
1930s in Britain
Nazi Euthanasia Program
1949 New York State Petition for Euthanasia and Catholic opposition
Debate
Legal status
Health professionals' sentiment
Religious views
Christianity
Broadly against
Partially in favor of
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

Euthanasia (from : + ) is the practice of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering.

Different countries have different euthanasia laws. The British House of Lords select committee on medical ethics defines euthanasia as "a deliberate intervention undertaken with the express intention of ending a life to relieve intractable suffering". In the Netherlands and Belgium, euthanasia is understood as "termination of life by a doctor at the request of a patient". The Dutch law, however, does not use the term 'euthanasia' but includes the concept under the broader definition of "assisted suicide and termination of life on request".