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Mercy Killing
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mer·cy killing (mûrs)
n.
Euthanasia.
mercy killing.
See euthanasia, def 1.
Mercy Killing
A popular term for the termination of a person’s life as a humane act
mercy killing
the euthanasia of animals for humane reasons is regarded by the veterinary profession as one of its responsibilities to the animal population. When the animal is in a great deal of pain and there is no chance of a favorable outcome, it is thought that the veterinarian is required to carry out euthanasia. In most Western countries this is enshrined in legislation relating to the protection of animals against cruelty. In awkward situations, e.g. when the owner resists or is not available to give consent to euthanasia, it is prudent to get another veterinary opinion if that is possible.
mercy killing
Medical ethics The termination of a person's life as a humane act. See Euthanasia.
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Mr Davies yesterday said MPs should be taking the lead now rather than forcing severely ill people to fight the issue through the courts and claimed thousands of mercy killings were already carried out by doctors in this country to relieve suffering.
MEP call for legal 'killings' by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Dr Paddy Leahy, 80, pictured, who is believed to have carried out at least 50 mercy killings on dying patients, wants to end his own life by euthanasia in Thailand.
Mercy killings doc is told to go back home by The Mirror (London, England)
A survey of doctors' views on mercy killings has thrown up some startling findings.
A matter of life and death by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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