Question

Which two moral principles have the most significant bearing on the question of the permissibility of physician assisted death/suicide? Consider the ways in which these moral principles came into conflict in the case of Dr. Powell in the episode of House. In what way do these two principles affect the moral debate?

Answer 1

Two moral principles:
Euthanasia:
It is a practice of ending life to relieve pain and suffering intentionally.
Utilitarianism:
It is a moral theory to take action for happiness which causes harm.
Doctor-assisted suicide is illegal in many states. Euthanasia is illegal in almost 50 states. Dr. House team in Dr.powell's case had ethics of giving a large dose of morphine to make death. Dr.Powell refused for treatment.Dr. house team assisted Dr.powell with his suffering instead of physician-assisted suicide. He suffers from debilitating illness it affects the ability to work. He died at the age of 84 at last.
The physician must provide care and do their duties under clinical judgment, ethics, and evidence. focus on the end of life of a patient with physician-assisted suicide must address the suffering for the needs of patients by improving and maintaining palliative and hospice care. The physician should commit to improving the care for patients for their end of life with suffering.