Arguments Against Assisted Suicide

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Assisted suicide is a worldwide problem that United States citizens have faced since 1994. Referred to as medical aid when dying, assisted suicide is a procedure in which people take medications to end their lives. This is usually done with the help of medical practitioners or professionals. Many doctors use the term, euthanasia, to medically define assisted suicide. In some states, assisted suicide is illegal, because it affects the family and friends of the patient. In other cases, it is seen as a way to escape the patients' suffering, leading the government to justify it. This paper aims to argue why the government has continued to justify the actions of doctors who go through the assisted suicide procedure. The topic also focuses on assisted