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Critically evaluate whether Euthanasia should be legal?

Hi got this assignment and would like some advice and pointers on how to write this essay. Really would like to get a high mark so where should I start off and what points to talk about?

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Thanks I'll take a look at that. Thank you
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Thanks I'll take a look at that. Thank you


Loads to consider for this:
-Is euthanasia murder (consider Mohan = intention can be when virtually certain and aware of it and then another case (I forget which) saying doctors may prescribe painkillers despite KNOWING they will shorten life (thus kill under our law)).
-Look at arguments around autonomy and such. How far does our autonomy extend? Contrast with (imo useless) religious arguments about the sanctity of life (cf quality of life).
- Look at slippery slope arguments (dutch legalisation).
-Is it consistent for the law to allow doctors to respect a patients rejection of medical assistance where the patient intends to die? How is this actually different from doctors straight up killing people? Difference between actions and omissions morally significant?
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Wow thanks that's a really helpful guide. I'll do research base on those questions, thanks.
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involuntary euthanasia

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