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In the past, the role of the doctor was clear: the physician should minimize suffering and save lives whenever possible. In the twenty-first century, it is possible for these two goals to be at odds. Saving lives in some situations seems to prolong the misery of the patient. In other cases, procedures or treatments may only marginally postpone the time of death. Advances in medical technology enable many to live who would have died just a few years ago, and massive amounts of money are spent... więcej
Magill’s Medical Guide (Online Edition), 2023. 3p.
Animal euthanasia is the process of helping an animal end its life as painlessly as possible. It is carried out in various environments, including in veterinary offices, in homes, and on farms or ranches. Most veterinary professionals do not advocate for euthanasia unless an animal’s quality of life has been severely compromised, and it is unlikely to recover. In some cases, though, veterinarians are asked to euthanize healthy animals. This is done because resources are not available to care... więcej
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.
Assisted suicide is a controversial medical and ethical issue based on the question of whether, in certain situations, medical practitioners should be allowed to help patients actively determine the time and circumstances of their death. Although the taking of another human's life is almost universally condemned as murder, assisted suicide and other forms of euthanasia are sometimes seen as benevolent acts because they allow a person who is suffering or terminally ill to choose how and when... więcej
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.
Suicide occurs among almost all population groups, but rates of suicide vary greatly by demographic group. For example, in the year 2016, suicide rates reached a thirty-year peak. Americans had a suicide rate of 13 per 100,000 population. According to 2014 data, the suicide rate for the male population was 20.7 out of 100,000, while the rate for women was 5.8. Men tend to be at greater risk of suicide than women for a variety of reasons, including their higher rate of , their greater... więcej
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.
