Outline

Intro:

Body Paragraphs:

Address topic, define euthanasia and the types of

euthanasia in the world. Talk about morality and what is
considered to be the definition of it.

o I. Story of Matt Donnelly to let audience connect with

issue.
o II. Confliction of issue & religion: how religion
determines morality
o III. Criticisms: Family, better treatments, more about
religion.
o IV. Importance of understanding suffering- Explain
why euthanasia means dying with dignity
o V. Physicians view; why euthanasia should be
legalized
o VI. Individual rights- the right to die
o VII. Effects on medical professionals; Hippocratic
Oath
o VIII. Explanation of alternatives: hospice, more pain
meds, other therapy subscribed by doctors
o IIX. The dangers of euthanasia- beneficiaries

Conclusion:

Explain my views on the issue, personal

experiences with the issue. Why more research and more
specifics should be gone over before legalization.