Death is something many are afraid to face. For others, it is the only way to be remembered with dignity. This topic is relevant as more and more people begin to question the line between the value of someone's life and their own emotions about the situation. Medically assisted death should be considered a right because everyone deserves their dignity, a choice and the right to remain pain-free. Just as names are given, people develop their own identities, which can be forgotten when a medical condition is taking over. above them. These people, along with everyone else, must understand that their medical condition does not define who they are as a person or take the place of their name, and that they can die with dignity. While some may say that people may feel pressured by family members to request this type of procedure, in reality it is the patient's personal decision that trumps all. Others might also say that some might be too young or mentally incapable to request it, but if a patient is at the point of death, they already have the experience of their felt pain, which gives them first-hand knowledge of a possibility of how their death. An opinion poll conducted by Angus Reid showed that 80% of Canadians support the right of seriously ill patients to have medical care before they die. With the legalization of medically assisted dying, patients could die as they wish, surrounded by the people they love, as themselves, instead of dying a slow, painful death caused by their medical condition. that's all it takes." If someone with a medical condition no longer wants to wait for death, they need access to t...... middle of paper ......and the idea has experimented firsthand the different types of pain, perhaps it would change their opinion on medically assisted death. Allowing patients the option of medically assisted death not only allows individuals to have the right to a peaceful death, but also represents the desire that suffering. end now rather than have patients experience the remaining few days of more suffering and weakness. Until doctors and the general public are informed, this will continue to be a controversial topic that questions values and ethics ://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/09/25/robyn-urback-take-it-from- dr-donald-low-canadians-should-have-access-to-medical-assisted-suicide/ http:/ /www.worldrtd.net/news/most-terminally-ill-cancer-patients-favor-right-die http ://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/learn/assisted-death-the-facts-and-arguments/ten- reasons-to-support-choice
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