euthanasia

Discusses the origin and evolution of the concept and practice of euthanasia, and includes a chronology documenting the debate over the issue; biographies of key figures in the conflict; statistics, documents, and quotes; and information on organizations and resources for additional information.

Contains information and statistics on topics related to end-of-life issues, providing a brief history of death, examining the definition of death, and covering ethical and medical considerations, seriously ill children, suicide, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, advance directives, legal decisions, health care costs, increased life-span, and public opinion.

Presents opposing viewpoints from a variety of sources on euthanasia.

Fourteen-year-old Shawn McDaniel thinks his father may be planning to kill him.

The life choices of a mother and daughter are reassessed as the mother lies dying of cancer.

Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of death and dying in the U.S., including the definition of "death, " ethical and medical considerations, seriously ill children, assisted suicide, and health care costs.

Discusses the moral and ethical aspects of euthanasia and related topics.

Presents a wide diversity of opinions on euthanasia.

Presents articles discussing issues related to euthanasia, including its connection with religion, the legality of right-to-die laws, and the ethics behind physician-assisted suicide.

Explores the controversy surrounding assisted suicide and considers whether the terminally ill should be allowed to choose death or whether they should be kept alive at any cost. Includes case studies and critical thinking questions.