Euthanasia to be legalized?

It is like doctor-assisted suicide by brain-dead and terminally ill patients. As on today, it is not permitted by law in many countries, since suicide is an illegal act.

In Europe, things are changing with regard to the issue of terminally ill patients asking for dignified death. Some of the countries like Belgium, Switzerland and now Germany have approved euthanasia with the consent of the patient. Now, in those countries, it is not a crime to cut off life-sustaining treatment for such a patient. It is now easier for people to allow their loved-ones to die instead of allowing them to suffer silently. This of course, also saves a lot of money in terms of hospital and medical bills and most importantly would end the metal agony of the relatives and friends of seeing their loved-ones suffer the pain.

But, what about the possible misuse of the law in connivance with the doctors? Who all can decide to go for euthanasia? Does patient himself should make a will, or should give the necessary consent in writing? These are the issues which should be addressed through legislation. Such patients can also be persuaded to donate their organs for the needy. It sounds a little cruel though.