This argument is sometimes known as the Doctrine of Double Effect. Very often people call euthanasia 'mercy killing', perhaps thinking of it for someone who is terminally ill and suffering ...

A Day for the Crucifix History tells us that where voluntary ‘mercy killing’ is allowed, involuntary euthanasia inevitably follows. Compassionately caring for the severely mentally ill is a ...

The word "Euthanasia" comes from the greek terms "Eu" (Beautiful) and "thanatos" (death,) thus implying a beatuful death or a "mercy" killing. Euthanasia is the intentional killing by act or ...

Nurse is taking blood test at the hospital To legalise or not legalise euthanasia, commonly known as mercy killing, is often an emotive issue whenever and wherever it is raised because it evokes ...

KYOTO--A doctor accused of murdering an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient had posted online messages about concealing acts of euthanasia and suggesting prices for mercy killing services ...

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and support groups expressed shock over the supposed “mercy killing” of an ... should be euthanized. “If euthanasia is thought of in a more ...

PARIS, France -- French Health Minister Bernard Kouchner says he has no plans to legalise euthanasia despite having carried out mercy killings himself. Kouchner told a Dutch magazine on Tuesday ...