Abstract
An overview of the differences between active and passive euthanasia. In addition, the opinion of U.S. oncologists, other physicians and nurses in the ICU to the requirements of patients in the terminal stage of life when their unbearable suffering for requesting assistance at the end of life.
An overview of studies on conformity between the requirements of the patient and his family and of patients to their own opinion, or the willingness to submit to the opinion of the physician or family. Submitted views on the rule of "do not resuscitate" and the possible consequences of correct or incorrect estimate.
Spiritual approach to asistovné suicide is also analyzed, including the results of North American Studies. Finally given the author's summary view, preferring to respect the wishes of seriously ill and the situation.