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Originally Posted by DrPhil
Aggie, by "vets" are you talking about veterinarians(sp)? Do you think the life and death of an animal is comparable to that of a human? I do not believe the average "vet" who is accustomed to performing euthenasia for dogs and cats would be so mentally and physically willing and able to assist in the passing of a human.
Splash, that makes sense for people who are mentally and physically capable of committing suicide with no assistance. However, assisted suicide is often applied to people who are not able to do that.
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Yes, as veterinarians we deal with death on a daily basis. I obviously cannot speak for every vet but if the human was suffering and wanted me to help them along I would do it -if it were legal. I suspect there are physicians who help patients along but just can't document it as such. Suffering is suffering to me.