Number: 297 Topic: Right To Die - Pros and Cons <desc> Description: Right To Die - Pros and Cons <narr> Narrative: Circumstances surrounding death have changed in the last 30 years. Even dying has become an ordeal, especially for patients and families who are not well informed about their choices. Look for relevant documents which reflect legal and ethical issues and current thinking about death. Documents which reveal how nursing homes are prolonging life through artificial means because of possible legal problems are relevant. Documents on euthanasia are relevant. Reports which reflect types and definition of euthanasia are also relevant. Look for articles which report on the laws and regulation governing when medical treatments may be discontinued thereby causing death and laws which grant patients the right to refuse medical treatment. Some form of euthanasia is currently acceptable in some countries throughout the world, these are all relevant.