Euthanasia is not an acceptable solution but a disturbing development
             that undermines the very structure of positive palliative care. Instead of
             supporting euthanasia we must direct our efforts at improving the
             therapeutic method of alleviating the sufferings of the terminally ill
             Euthanasia is the hastening of death or the deliberate ending of life
             at the request of the patient. Over the last few years we have witnessed
             heated debates about the medical, ethical, legal and moral aspects
             euthanasia. At the very base of this issue is the fear factor', which
             underlies both the sides of the argument. From the patients perspective it
             is the fear of unbearable pain that cannot be assuaged, the embarrassment
             of dependence that interminable illness causes, and the feeling of
             worthlessness and loss of self-love. On the other hand we have a fear of
             doctors and the possible abuse of the power. Let us have a brief overview
             of euthanasia before we discuss the ethical and moral implications.
             The word Euthanasia is actually a combination of two Greek words Eu
             (easy, painless or happy) and thanatos' meaning death. So euthanasia in
             essence means pain free and happy end to life. Euthanasia is the term for
             the act of ending the suffering of the patient by putting him to death. In
             other words it is physician-assisted suicide (PAS). [Michigan Technological
             University]. There are basically two different forms of Euthanasia namely
             Active or Passive Euthanasia and Voluntary or involuntary Euthanasia.
             Passive Euthanasia refers to the case where there is no medical
             intervention and the patient is left to himself to a gradual death. Typical
             of this type of Euthanasia is the withdrawal of life support devices. On
             the other hand active Euthanasia is a case where death is forced by
             administration of some lethal dosage. (Sleeping pills or painkillers). It
             is essential to appreciate the di...