Should Physician-Assisted Suicide Be Legal?

We will be at Southeast Regional Library in Room C!

Circle Question's: Should the State (or Health Insurance) be required to assist us if we decide to end our life?

## Category 1: Ethical and Philosophical Implications

1. What are the ethical arguments for and against physician-assisted suicide?
2. Does the availability of physician-assisted suicide increase or decrease the pressure on terminally ill individuals to end their lives?
3. How does physician-assisted suicide impact the perception of disability and the value of human life?
4. Does physician-assisted suicide violate the Hippocratic Oath?
5. How can we balance individual autonomy with societal concerns about the sanctity of life?

## Category 2: Practical and Legal Considerations

1. What are the potential safeguards to prevent abuse of physician-assisted suicide laws?
2. How does physician-assisted suicide impact the role of palliative care in end-of-life decisions?
3. What are the potential economic implications of physician-assisted suicide, especially regarding healthcare costs and insurance?
4. How does physician-assisted suicide influence the medical profession's role in end-of-life care?
5. What are the potential long-term societal consequences of widespread access to physician-assisted suicide?

## Category 3: Psychological and Social Impacts

1. What are the potential psychological impacts of physician-assisted suicide on families and loved ones?
2. How can we ensure that individuals seeking physician-assisted suicide have access to adequate mental health support?
3. Does physician-assisted suicide contribute to a culture of death, or does it offer a compassionate option for those suffering?
4. What are the potential religious and cultural objections to physician-assisted suicide?
5. How does physician-assisted suicide differ from euthanasia?