Euthanasia involves taking the life of a person suffering from a psychological or physiological condition. Euthanasia can be done involuntarily, or voluntarily through assisted suicide. Euthanasia is done using multiple methods, including lethal injections, doctors assisting suicides through prescribing legal doses of drugs, or withholding basic care from patients.
Links & Resources
Doctor-Prescribed Suicide
This brochure gives an overview of the practice of assisted suicide through doctors prescribing lethal doses of drugs. It addresses questions about legality, oversight, and threats to vulnerable patients and seniors.
End of Life Care: Advanced Directives
This brochure explains various advanced directive options for patients. You may someday be unable to express your wishes regarding medical care, so ensure you know which advanced directive provide patients the most protection.
Is Assisted Suicide Coming to Michigan?
This resource highlights six reasons why Michigan residents should oppose physician-assisted suicide. It addresses the dangers it poses to veterans and those who have mental health issues, terminal illness diagnoses, and disabilities.
Six Reasons to Oppose Legalizing PAS
This resource highlights six reasons why Michigan residents should oppose physician-assisted suicide. It addresses the dangers it poses to veterans and those who have mental health issues, terminal illness diagnoses, and disabilities.
Communities of Color Reject Assisted Suicide
This resource outlines polls from several other states that show which demographics on who supports assisted suicide or requests it. It also addresses how assisted suicide would impact communities of color through healthcare discrimination.