Explain why it is mistaken to think “that forgoing life-sustaining treatment, whether by not starting or by stopping treatment, is allowing to die, not killing”

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Using the example of the ALS patient, explain why it is mistaken to think “that forgoing life-sustaining treatment, whether by not starting or by stopping treatment, is allowing to die, not killing” according to Brock. What, according to Brock, justifies killing in medicine?

 

Given that we allow competent patients to forgo life-sustaining treatment, do you think that we should allow physician assisted death and voluntary active euthanasia? (Argue for your position) MAKE SURE TO READ BROCK PP. 12-14 & PARAGRAPHS 1-4 & 10-11 DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE QUOTATION, MAKE SURE TO USE THE MATERIALS STATED, & MAKE SURE TO PICK A SIDE AND REPLY TO IT. Think about the argument Do you agree with it ? If so why? If not, why not? Present the best version of the argument. Think of and reply to objections to your position. HBO documentary: How to Die in Oregon Emanuel. 1997. “Whose Right to Die?” The Atlantic http://www. theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1997/03/whose-right-to-die/304641/ Brock. 1992. “Voluntary Active Euthanasia. Hasting Center Report. 29-37 Velleman. 1992. “Against the Right to Die” Journal of Medicine and Philosophy 17: 665-681