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Contains a topic of a sensitive nature. 

Euthanasia is one of the most controversial debates in modern society. Should people have the right to choose when and how they die? In this Subject Spotlight, Dr. Kieran Doran, Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, explores the legal, ethical, and personal sides of this complex issue. This series will get you thinking critically about one of the most sensitive and important debates of our time.

Episodes
1. What is euthanasia?
2. Law, consent & medical ethics
3. Real-life case studies
4. The legal debate – your turn to investigate
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