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Friday, November 25, 2011

Euthanasia

Euthanasia (from the Greek meaning "good death": , eu (well or good) + , thanatos (death)) refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering.

Euthanasia is categorized in different ways, which include voluntary, non-voluntary, or involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia is legal in some countries and U.S. states. Non-voluntary euthanasia is illegal in all countries. However, in the Netherlands, physicians can avoid prosecution by following well described and strict conditions. Involuntary euthanasia is usually considered murder.

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