Classifications

of Euthanasia
Voluntary
Involuntary by action
The intentional killing by act
or omission of a dependent
human being for his or her
alleged benefit.

A good death

Honour and
appropriate manner
Drifting into death in a pleasing
environment as one falls asleep
Example :
Case on Mrs Boyes
( request for voluntary
active euthanasia)
Avoid a poor
quality of life during
the dying process
Chronic illnesses will
result in poor
quality of life
Example : Case on Dianne Pretty
( suffer from motor neurone disease )
More competition for
limited resources in
medical care
Involves distributive
justice
Example : Case on Eugenic Program
( to reduce welfare and medical costs )