Euthanasia – Nuances
I don’t think Chemo always works and instead a person has to go through extra pain and suffering that could’ve been avoided by the person. This doesn’t mean that person will not opt other alternative medical treatments. The point is to reduce the pain and suffering for such patient, as recovery is impossible in some cases. This is purely a matter of application and involves certain practical factors which we cannot envisage for every case as a general rule.
A child is born with a severe genetic condition that causes him to be in pain 24/7. If he is admitted to a hospital he can live till 6 months. If not- he will live till 3 and die. Would you also say longevity is better here as a principle?