Euthanasia (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

Ending life to relieve suffering, at person's request/consent

Amalekite killed King Saul at his request (later condemned)

Rational decision; life not worth living; no hope for change

Serious denial of person's autonomy

Informed, voluntary and settled

Over himself, over his own body and mind, individual is sovereign

May choose rather to die since cannot live in such misery

Freedom and responsibility for manner and time of their deaths

They are actually dying

Terminally ill and their families

Both are merciful service - vet praised, doctor prosecuted

Apparent good - compassionate, respects person's wishes

Foreseeing what will happen and actually intending it

Merciful release from incurable suffering

Puts person at centre of decisions - making it morally right