3. Outline
I. Introduction.
II. Body.
1. Argument against opponents’ view.
- Opponents’ view: Quality of life.
- Refutation: The help of medical
care & treatment.
2. Potential for abuse.
III. Conclusion.
4. Argument against opponents’ view
- Opponents’ view:
Incurable pain
Euthanasia guarantees the quality of life.
- Refutation:
The help of palliative care and hospice care.
Palliative care 90% pain can be released.
Hospice patients feel good and calm.
Kill the pain, not the patients.
Source: http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/treatment-issues/pain/
6. Potential for abuse
- Too much power given to doctors.
Ex: Dr Jack Kevorkian
(Dr Death)
helped 150 illegal cases.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/05/opinion/05tue3.html
7. Potential for abuse (cont’)
- Patients’ wrong decisions in ending lives.
Assisted suicide patients who cited “Fear of being a
burden on family, caregivers” as a reason for their suicide.
Source: http://www.euthanasia.com/oregonstudy.html
8. Review
I. Introduction.
II. Body:
1. Argument against opponents’ view.
- Opponents’ view: Quality of life.
- Refutation: The help of medical
care & treatment.
2. Potential for abuse.
III. Conclusion.