The potential for abuse and coercion

The violation of the sanctity of life

The lack of patient autonomy

The burden on healthcare systems

Autonomy

Non-maleficence

Beneficence

Justice

Once these practices are legalized, they will become increasingly common and accepted.

They will lead to a devaluation of life and a loss of respect for human dignity.

They will create a precedent for other forms of killing, such as infanticide and eugenics.

All of the above

Netherlands

Belgium

Switzerland

Canada

In euthanasia, a doctor actively ends the patient's life, while in assisted suicide, the patient self-administers the lethal medication.

In euthanasia, the patient is unconscious, while in assisted suicide, the patient is conscious.

In euthanasia, the patient's consent is required, while in assisted suicide, the patient's consent is not required.

None of the above

Autonomy, compassion, and the right to die with dignity.

The relief of suffering and the prevention of prolonged pain.

The reduction of healthcare costs and the allocation of resources to other patients.

All of the above

The sanctity of life and the belief that killing is always wrong.

The potential for abuse and coercion, especially of vulnerable individuals.

The slippery slope argument that once these practices are legalized, they will become increasingly common and accepted.

All of the above

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

None of the above

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal in all 50 states.

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal in all 50 states.

Euthanasia is legal in some states, but assisted suicide is illegal.

Assisted suicide is legal in some states, but euthanasia is illegal.

Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, potentially reducing the demand for euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Palliative care is only effective for patients with terminal illnesses and cannot address the suffering of patients with chronic or non-terminal conditions.

Palliative care is a form of euthanasia and should be considered as an alternative to active euthanasia and assisted suicide.

None of the above

Many religious traditions have strong beliefs about the sanctity of life and oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Some religious traditions support euthanasia and assisted suicide as a way of alleviating suffering and respecting individual autonomy.

Religious beliefs are irrelevant to the debate surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide.

None of the above

Public opinion polls consistently show that a majority of people support euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Public opinion polls consistently show that a majority of people oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Public opinion on euthanasia and assisted suicide is evenly divided.

Public opinion on euthanasia and assisted suicide varies widely depending on the specific circumstances and context.

Increased access to end-of-life care and a reduction in suffering.

A slippery slope leading to the devaluation of life and a loss of respect for human dignity.

Increased pressure on vulnerable individuals to end their lives.

All of the above

Defining clear criteria for eligibility and ensuring that these criteria are applied consistently.

Preventing abuse and coercion, especially of vulnerable individuals.

Ensuring that patients have access to adequate palliative care and other end-of-life options.

All of the above

These practices will eventually become legal in most countries.

These practices will remain illegal in most countries.

The debate will continue to be highly polarized and divisive.

None of the above