GS1 · UPSC Mains
Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending the life of someone who's suffering from an incurable illness or is in an irreversible coma. In the last stages of a terminal illness, for instance, patients who don't want to live the rest of their life in agonising pain may ask a doctor or family member to help them end their lives. Euthanasia may be active or passive and Euthanasia may be voluntary or involuntary. All these aspects raise different ethical concerns for the patient, doctor as well as the relatives of the patient. Discuss these ethical issues and the various social and attitudinal factors that play a role in the decision in euthanasia. Should there be a uniform policy to tackle cases related to euthanasia? Explain with relevant examples.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNAPURNA | — | VisionIAS | p.62 |
| ALANKRITA PANDEY | — | VisionIAS | p.62 |