Euthanasia

Dr Kimsma - A Supporter of Euthanasia

 

Choose FOUR paragraphs from the material below to construct an accurate summary of the article.

A) Choosing euthanasia helps a patient to stop worrying about things and think positively. They find peace of mind.

B) The important thing is how to end a patient's life. Choosing the right type of euthanasia helps the patient to stop worrying.

C) Dr Kimsma visits his patients at home. He gives them good medical treatment. He explains euthanasia to them.

D) Dr Kimsma does not just offer euthanasia to his patients. First, he discusses various treatments and types of pain relief with them.

E) He has two goals: to save life and to reduce suffering. He does his best to help his patients and be a friend to them.

F) He recognises that doctors are supposed to save lives, not end them. However, he also feels that it is his duty to help reduce people's suffering.

G) Although he agrees with euthanasia, he thinks that it should be strictly controlled.

H) He finds it hard to perform euthanasia, but fortunately it is quite rare.

 

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