Euthanasia refers to intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering. The document discusses the history and types of euthanasia, including active/passive and voluntary/non-voluntary euthanasia. It outlines arguments for and against euthanasia regarding patient autonomy and quality of life versus the sanctity of human life. Trends in different countries are examined, such as euthanasia being legal in some places like the Netherlands and Oregon but not in others like the UK and India. The document also discusses the famous Dr. Kevorkian's assisted suicides and the Indian Supreme Court case regarding Aruna Shanbaug that legalized passive euthanasia. Psychologists' roles