4 Professional Journal Articles

1.      Euthanasia is a common topic of issue not only in the United States, but also in Europe. A person’s view on this hot topic whether for or against depends on the knowledge they have about assisted suicide.  

Castello, A., Frances, F., & Verdu, F. (2009). A role for judges in assisted dying. Journal of Medical Ethics & History of Medicine, 2(1), 1-3. Retrieved from http://blackboard.uc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_18_1

2.      This article addresses whether a person can “lawfully” help another person commit suicide. 

Samuels, A. (2005). Complicity of suicide. Journal of Criminal Law, 69(6), 535-539. Retrieved from http://blackboard.uc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_18_1

3.      Switzerland has the longest history of legalization of Euthanasia for those who are and are not terminally ill. Recently, the Swiss Supreme Court ruled in favor of assisted suicide in psychiatric patients who wish to die.

Appel, J. M. (2007). A suicide right for the mentally ill?. Hastings Center Report, 37(3), 21-23. Retrieved from http://blackboard.uc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_18_1

4.      This last article discusses the Terri Schiavo case, in which the Florida courts granted her husband the right to decide to have her feeding tube removed.

Ponnuru, R. (2005). Reasons to live. National Review, 57(7), 42-44. Retrieved from http://blackboard.uc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_18_1