End-of-Life Issues: Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

Understand the differences in the defi nitions of euthanasia and assisted suicide Appreciate statutory provisions on assisted suicide Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the current common law Demonstrate a level of critical analysis of seminal judgments Understand the statutory provisions on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in other jurisdictions Appreciate the ethical debate surrounding both assisted suicide and euthanasia Demonstrate an ability to develop an informed ethical discussion.