Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit the patient's suffering. The word euthanasia itself comes from the Greek words 'eu' (good) and 'thanatos' (death).
Supporters argue that it is compassionate and dignified way to end a person's suffering, particularly in cases of terminal illness.
Supporters argue that assisting a person to die is a better choice than making them continue to suffer.
Euthanasia is legal in some countries like The Netherlands, Colombia, Belgium, Luxembourg and partly in Spain
Critics argue that euthanasia weakens the society’s respect for the sanctity of life, and snatches the ability of a person to take benefit of a potential cure.