Euthanasia is defined as the painless killing of a patient who is suffering from an incurable and painful disease. The question of whether people should be allowed to choose the timing and manner of their own death has caused great controversy. This book examines some fundamental issues related to euthanasia and the practice of assisted suicide. It explains euthanasia in its various forms provides information on the right-to-die movement and explores some alternatives to euthanasia.