Below are sources I used to do my research and the summaries or main points of each source are given below.
"History and Debate of Euthanasia." Euthanasia Debate. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov. 2013. <http://www.debate.org/euthanasia/>.
"Euthanasia is defined as the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering. The process is also sometimes called Mercy Killing."
This source gives a general overview of what euthanasia is and the different categories of euthanasia.
http://www.debate.org/euthanasia/%3E.
"Human Euthanasia, The Debate: The Arguments for Both Sides." Examiner.com. N.p., 20 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2013. <http://www.examiner.com/article/human-euthanasia-the-debate-the-arguments-for-both-sides>.
At this source, you will find several arguments and claims for both the pros and cons for euthanasia. Each claim goes into great depth with supporting facts and data.
"Advances in medical technology today often means that people are living longer and all too often suffering for long periods of time due to illnesses, and yes, this does often mean an agonizingly slow death."
"Those who are against euthanasia state that euthanasia is morally and ethically wrong, but this is not the end of the argument. The argument also includes that euthanasia is not necessary when palliative, a medical specialty focused solely on pain, stress, and symptom relief, is so advanced."
http://www.examiner.com/article/human-euthanasia-the-debate-the-arguments-for-both-sides
McHugh, Paul. "'Death With Dignity' Claims Another Victim." Wall Street Journal. 25 May 2013: p. A.13. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 05 Nov 2013.
At this source you will find a doctor's opinion on euthanasia. He goes into detail about how the Hippocratic Oath all physicians take has to be kept in the picture as well as talking about some of the benefits of it.
"The reasons for opposing them and opposing physician-assisted suicide never went away. The reasons have been with us since ancient Greek doctors wrote in the Hippocratic oath that "I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody if asked for it nor will I make a suggestion to that effect." The oath is a central tenet in the profession of medicine, and it has remained so for centuries."
"The suffering could be reduced if their legitimate wish for death were fulfilled."
Pereira, J. "Legalizing Euthanasia." Current Oncology. N.p., 2 Nov. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
This is an article containing information and J. Pereira's viewpoint on euthanasia and how the laws and safeguards pertaining to euthanasia are ignored.
"In all jurisdictions, the request for euthanasia or pas has to be voluntary, well-considered, informed, and persistent over time."
"The involvement of nurses gives cause for concern because all the jurisdictions, with the exception of Switzerland, require that the acts be performed only by physicians. In a recent study in Flanders, 120 nurses reported having cared for a patient who received life-ending drugs without explicit request."
http://www.current-oncology.com/index.php/oncology/article/view/883/645
Schiavo, Terri. "Euthanasia." News. Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, 10 Nov. 2013. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
At this website, you will find all the different types of euthanasia, as well as facts and statistics regarding euthanasia from across the world.
"Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are legal and widely practiced in the Netherlands where:About 9% of all deaths were a result of physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia in 1990."
"Virtually every established medical and nursing organization in the United States declares physician-assisted suicide is unethical."
"95% of cancer pain is controllable and the remaining 5% can be reduced to a tolerable level."
http://www.terrisfight.org/facts-about-euthanasia/
Schindler, Robert. "Should Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide Be Legal?" Euthanasia Suicide. ProCon, 15 Oct. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
This site gives an overview of the pros and cons of euthanasia. It also provides several links that will direct you to different articles and sites about euthanasia.
"Proponents of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) contend that terminally ill people should have the right to end their suffering with a quick, dignified, and compassionate death. "
"Opponents of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide contend that doctors have a moral responsibility to keep their patients alive as reflected by the Hippocratic Oath."
http://euthanasia.procon.org/
Additional Sources:
"What Is Euthanasia (assisted Suicide)? What Is The Definition Of Assisted Suicide Or Euthanasia?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 19 Mar. 2010. Web. 19 Nov. 2013.
"The term assisted suicide has several different interpretations. Perhaps the most widely used and accepted is "the intentional hastening of death by a terminally ill patient with assistance from a doctor, relative, or another person".
"One goal of palliative care is for the patients and families to accept dying as a normal process. It seeks to provide relief from pain and uncomfortable symptoms while integrating psychological and spiritual features of patient care."
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182951.php
"Euthanasia." PETA. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2013.
This cite has information on euthanasia in regard to animals.
"The American Veterinary Medical Association and the Humane Society of the United States agree that an intravenous injection of sodium pentobarbital administered by a trained professional is the kindest, most compassionate method of euthanizing animals."
http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animal-issues/overpopulation/euthanasia/
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