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Alex Rourke Rourke 1 Mrs. E. Teague English 110 1 May 1999 The origin of the word '' comes from the Greek -- eu, "good," and thanatos, "death," meaning literally, "good death." But the word "" has acquired a more complex meaning in modern times. It is generally taken nowadays to mean doing something about achieving a good ....

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.... the ethical parameters for ? The person is a mature adult. This is essential. The exact age will depend on the individual but the person should not be a minor who comes under quite different laws. The person has clearly made a considered decision. An individual has the ability nowadays to indicate this with a "Living Will" (which applies only to disconnection of life supports) and can also, in Rourke 2 today's more open and tolerant climate about such actions, freely discuss the option of with health professiona ....