Legalize Euthanasia and Assisted SuicideAlthough euthanasia and assisted suicide are frowned upon, legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide would be beneficial to society. Through many forms of euthanasia and assisted suicide, people choose to end their lives to alleviate their suffering, to maintain their autonomy and desire to be able to carry out their daily activities, and to avoid the fear of burdening their family. Although euthanasia and assisted suicide are not considered the norm by doctors, a doctor's goal should be to relieve a patient's pain in whatever way the patient requests. Death is defined by “the absence of life” (Merriam-Webster). . Many people have a different perception of the moment a person dies. Some argue that death occurs when the heart and other vital organs stop working. Others would say that death occurs when one is in a vegetative state of mind (io9.com). From a medical perspective, death is defined as “the irreversible cessation of all vital functions, as indicated by permanent arrest of the heart, respiration, and brain activity” (Merriam-Webster). Euthanasia is the act of intentionally and directly providing resources and causing the death of a patient. It can also be called mercy or help in dying. Assisted suicide is the act of directly providing the means of death for another person to commit suicide. Assisted suicide is also called physician-assisted suicide (patientsrightscouncil.com). Euthanasia occurs when a doctor directly ends a patient's life; Assisted suicide occurs when the doctor simply provides the necessary materials so that the person can perform the action on their own. “Euthanasia is used to protect the interests and well-being of citizens… middle of paper… both necessary and wanted. “Assuming that 2.7% of Americans, like the Dutch, choose assisted suicide and assuming that their lives would be one month shorter, the United States would save six hundred and twenty-seven million dollars” (lifeissues.net). In conclusion, euthanasia and assisted suicide should be legalized worldwide. Ending suffering, preserving one's autonomy and desire to perform daily actions, and preventing the fear of burdening loved ones are just some of the reasons why people resort to euthanasia or assisted suicide. A doctor is morally obligated to relieve a patient's pain and suffering, and no one should be forced to suffer for any length of time. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are intimate procedures that concern only the parties involved. People have the right to choose how to live their lives, so they should have the same right to choose how to end their lives.