The “right to die” (euthanasia) should be further considered as an option for terminally ill patients and not considered immoral. There was a question regarding the topic of “humane euthanasia” as an acceptable action in society. Compiled research together with educated opinion will form the basis for the argument for voluntary euthanasia in this article. Patients suffering from an incurable disease, who have exhausted all medical treatment, should be given the freedom to choose whether to continue their path of suffering or end it at their convenience. The “right to die” is not suicide, as you are fully aware that death will be certain, as euthanasia spares the individual further pain. The financial burden caused by necessary medical care is a contributing factor to many patients' difficulties. Patients who do not have health insurance must rely on public assistance, while those who do have insurance must have the resources to pay copays, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and/or up to a 20% copayment of services doctors. “Estimates show that approximately 27 percent of Medicare's $327 billion annual budget is devoted to caring for patients in their final year of life” (Appleby, 2006). States such as Washington and Oregon have legalized the “Death with Dignity Act,” which allows patients with a terminal illness the right to choose. Terminal illnesses are most commonly associated with cancer, HIV and/or organic disorders. These diseases are known to debilitate the patient and cause extreme amounts of pain. This decision should be made entirely by the patient, as it is he who must deal with the effects of these terminal illnesses. We can all understand that families and strangers oppose euthanasia as an option, but the pain factor m...... middle of paper ...... comes from accusations of incorrect euthanasia. We live in an ever-evolving society that should not consider euthanasia as an unethical action, but as a way of helping suffering patients. Every day, thousands of hard-working people are diagnosed with a terminal illness and are now faced with decisions that must be in the best interests of them and their families. This is not an easy choice nor should it be taken without serious thought, but it should not be denied or penalized by society or government. It is a choice that must be made only by the patient in question with the contribution and understanding of their families. Many members of our society have worked very hard throughout their lives and if they wish to choose euthanasia to spare them from the pain and financial burden that a fatal disease would leave behind, then so be it...