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How does euthanasia impact the citizens of the United States?
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What is euthanasia?
Euthanasia is an act of ending someone's life by injecting lethal drugs, usually performed by a physician. Euthanasia is a very controversial topic because it contradicts with some religious beliefs as well as creates political and economic issues within the society. We will discuss the issues with euthanasia in this forum from the perspective of different stakeholders. Currently, seven countries in the world have legalized euthanasia.
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What is assisted suicide?
Assisted suicide, a similar concept, is when the doctor indirectly provides the means for death, often from a prescribed medication. As of today, three countries and seven states in the United States have legalized assisted suicide. Assisted suicide is less controversial than euthanasia because it indirectly ends someone's life.
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