It will be interesting to see the replies received to your post!
Usually, the subject arouses heated opinions similar to that of the abortion debate...
From my reading on the subject, and from debate over it here in Australia, I still remain undecided regarding euthanasia being a legal, viable and ethical option.
One thing I did read that made my blood run cold was that in, I think it was the Netherlands (please don't scream at me anyone as I may be wrong as to the country in question), many, many terminally ill or elderly people who are no longer able to take care of themselves in their own home are increasingly choosing euthanasia in order to relieve the burden on their families. In fact, they feel 'obligated' to take this option as it is one that is legally accessible to them and to choose not to take this road, infers selfishness and and a disregard for the toll they are taking (often financially but also physically and emotionally) on their carers.
Personally, I think, like homeopathy I suppose, each and every case (where euthanasia could be an option), is unique unto its self.
My daughter died when she was 5yrs old - the 1st hospital and then the ambo's managed to keep her alive on a life support system, until and while, she was being transferred to another hospital but somewhere in between hospitals, someone made the decision to remove the life support.
If I had been given the choice, I don't know what I would have decided...as I said each case is unique...she may have recovered eventually, on the otherhand, she may have remained for years in a vegetative state...who knows...
Anyway, I am looking forward to more posts on the subject especially as it is widely known that homeopathy cannot 'kill' someone but can ease their last moments and perhaps even bring them forward so there is less suffering for the patient.
Fiona
P.S. I start a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health specialising in Chronic and Palliative Care next year, I also volunteer at a cancer help centre (it supports patients who choose orthodox or alternative treatments without bias) and have recovered from cancer so it is a subject that holds a particular interest for me.

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I took the one less travelled by,
and that has made all the difference.
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