Is ethics a matter of capability?

[nicholas1M7]

Assume a doctor is incapable of saving a patient's life so the patient is left with two options, to suffer agony through what few years he has left, or to to take a quick release by death. The chance that a cure can be found in soon is ambiguous; so should the patient's request for death be granted? Or is the onis on medical science and the doctor's capability?

 

[Oniw17]

If they want to die, you can't stop them. Sooner or later, they will get their wish.

 

[Baron Max]

Or is the onis on medical science and the doctor's capability?

Why should it be the doctor? Why can't someone else help the guy to end his life? A large bottle of valium would do it, and most likely with no questions asked.

No, I think you've stated the question wrong ....doctors shouldn't be the only ones involved in that decision.

Baron Max