Living wills are legal in forty states. The medical methods and effects have a large impact on how people view euthanasia. Euthanasia can be performed by lethal injection, gas, the removal of life support equipment, the withholding of food and fluids, and the removal of necessary medicines. It is legal to turn off a patient s life support when the higher centers of the brain stop working. Patients are allowed to choose passive euthanasia but can not choose active euthanasia.
Passive euthanasia is when nothing is done to prevent death.
One of the main forms of euthanasia is the process of withholding foods and fluids. Many see this as cruelty due to its effects on the patient. As one can see there are many aspects and issues that make euthanasia controversial. Since I have provided you with this helpful information please help me by visiting one of my banners.