The AMA’s View of Euthanasia

As Thomas Sullivan expressed in his essay, Active and Passive Euthanasia: An Impertinent Distinction, he disagrees with James Rachels’ interpretation of the AMA’s policy on euthanasia, (the putting to death of a person with an incurable disease). However, the AMA itself states its agreement with Rachels’ view of its policy. Much of Sullivan’s argument revolves around his assumption that he has support from the AMA, support which he does not have. In Sullivan’…

…his piece again and ignore the fact that he is stuck on himself, I could come to agree with him. But it is unlikely that many people can do this. People are annoyed easily and will turn from a piece for this cause. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** “H-140.986 Legalised Medical Termination of Life” Policy Finder. Online. American Medical Association. 18 Sept. 1999. http://www.amaassn.org/apps/pf_online/pf_online?f_n=browse&doc=policyfiles/HOD/H-140.986.HTM