College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-01-06 09:31:37
Major
Psychology
Honors Course
PSYC 498
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2025
Abstract
This paper’s goal is to cover the topic of euthanasia-related practices at great length. Terminology, history, and current programs around the world are discussed first, with the last point covering a wide geographical range: Colombia, Japan, Israel, and Africa, to name a few outside of the Western world standard. Arguments for and against euthanasia-related practices are explored. Within these arguments, several pressing legal and ethical issues arise, and the most severe of these are expanded on through the offering of potential solutions: how to handle stand-alone psychiatric cases, how to improve advanced directives and poor reporting rates, and how to ensure the effectiveness of the drugs used. A small section offers final commentary regarding the content, including a look at the future direction of euthanasia-related legislation.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Philip Allen
First Reader
Abby Stark
Second Reader
Dr. Kevin Kaut
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Kevin Kaut
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Plecha, Macon, "An In-Depth Review of Euthanasia-Related Practices, Arguments For/Against Them, and Proposed Solutions for Their Most Glaring Legal/Ethical Problems" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2084.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2084
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