An easy-to-understand overview of euthanasia legislation, end-of-life treatment and medication for people who may not be able to decide for themselves whether treatment is necessary.
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Our bodies are under our control, free from state interference - or so it seems. But what is it really like? Do parents have the final decision on their children's medical care, even if such a choice may mean death? Can children override their parents' choices regarding medical care? What role, if any, does the state (or the courts) play in assessing individual medical choices, even if those choices are made by an adult but may result in death? Can doctors insist that their patients undergo certain medical procedures? Do terminally ill patients have the right to ask for assistance in dying?