Euthanasia and life extension

Prepared by :
Nawaf Hakami 202120479
Abdulaziz Alotaibi 191120194
Alwaleed alsharari 201120319
Tareq Alanazi 201120085 Submit To : Dr. Hasnaa
 Table of contents

01 Introduction 02 The ethical issues

03 Types 04 Conclusions
Introduction
● Euthanasia comes from the Greek words: Eu (good)
and Thanatosis (death) ,it means "Good Death or
"mercy killing“

● Euthanasia is the practice of deliberately ending a

life to alleviate suffering.

● Life extension is the practice of extending human

lifespan through medical or technological means.
 The ethical issues related to euthanasia

01 02 03
permitting patient violating laws prohibiting violating the medical
autonomy euthanasia responsibility to preserve
life
Individual control. Legal concerns. Life preservation.
 The ethical issues related to life extension

01 02 03
Access and Equity Societal Impact Psychological Impacts
Inequality impact. Lifespan implications. Mind impact.
05
04
Ethical Implications of
The Role of Technology Extending Life in Certain
Life-altering Medical Conditions
Quality of life.
 Types of Euthanasia
● Active Euthanasia: the deliberate administration of a
lethal substance to end a patient's life.

● Passive Euthanasia: withholding or withdrawing life-

sustaining treatment, such as food, water, or medication,
to allow a patient to die.

● Voluntary Euthanasia: when a patient explicitly requests

and consents to euthanasia.
Types of Euthanasia

● Non-Voluntary Euthanasia: when a patient who is

unable to express their wishes is given euthanasia,
usually based on the judgment of their family or medical
team.

● Involuntary Euthanasia: This is when a patient is given

euthanasia against their will.
Types of life extension

● Medical Life Extension: using medical treatments to

extend human lifespan.

● Technological Life Extension: using technology to

extend human lifespan.
Conclusion
● Euthanasia involves intentionally ending a person's
life to alleviate suffering, raising ethical concerns
such as patient autonomy and the medical
responsibility to preserve life.

● Life extension aims to extend human lifespan

through medical or technological means, with ethical
issues including access, societal impact, individual
autonomy, and the role of technology.

● Both topics require careful consideration of values,

beliefs, and rights, taking into account the broader
impact on society.
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