Debating Euthanasia

Series Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements - John Keown and Emily Jackson
In Favour of the Legalisation of Assisted Dying by Emily Jackson
I. Introduction
II. Why We Should Try
III. The Status Quo is Indefensible
A. Double Effect
B. Terminal Sedation
C. 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' Orders
D. Treatment Withdrawal
E. Exporting the 'Problem' of Assisted Suicide
F. The Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide 'Underground' and the Benefits of Regulation
IV. Why Might Anyone Think We Shouldn't Try?
A. The Sanctity and Value of Life
B. Effect on Doctor-Patient Relationship
C. Regulatory Difficulties
V. What Might an Assisted Dying Law Look Like?
A. Other Countries' Experience
B. Process
C. Method: Assisted Suicide or Euthanasia, or Both?
D. Substance
VI. What are the Consequences of not Trying?
Against Decriminalising Euthanasia; For Improving Care by John Keown
I. Introduction
II. Definitions
III. Ten Arguments For Decriminalisation
A. Autonomy
B. Compassion
C. Legal Hypocrisy
D. A Right to Suicide
E. Public Opinion
F. Legal Failure
G. The Netherlands
H. Oregon
I. Religion
J. Economics
IV. Professor Jackson's Arguments
A. Jackson 1
B. Jackson 2
V. The Joffe Bill
A. The Bill
B. Key Committee Recommendations Not Adopted
C. Extension and Abuse
VI. Conclusions