The word euthanasia is derived from the Greek word “Eu Thanos”, which means “good death”. Euthanasia involves an action performed by someone other than the patient to end the life of a patient with a terminal illness. This action is based on the belief that the act is putting the patient in misery: this action has also been called mercy killing. A number of ethical concerns arise when the terminally ill patient and health care providers decide the best treatment for the dying patient. The definition of ethical is honest, honest, and consistent with accepted standards of social or professional behavior. Those who believe that euthanasia is morally right believe that a terminally ill person has the right to request a mercy killing. While those who oppose euthanasia believe that it is morally wrong because it does more harm than good. Throughout this article, I will argue that euthanasia is unethical and can lead to murder, containment of health care costs, and diminishment of the value of human life. The role of the health professional is to maintain the patient's autonomy, maintain or improve their state of health and do no harm (Sabatini, 1998). The healthcare provider's relationship with the patient is based on trust. Healthcare providers need to understand that the key principles form the foundation of a trusting relationship. Euthanasia will destroy this relationship of trust. Euthanasia will place the power to save or end lives in the hands of health care providers. Determining whether a person's life is worth living or not is an ethical dilemma because as individuals we have a different perception of life. For example, for someone who has lived with pain for several years, it is acceptable that ...... middle of paper ...... is an objection to the value and importance of life human. History has shown us that legalizing euthanasia is very dangerous. The Nazis were the first to experiment with the process of euthanizing Jews. “The Nazis believed that Jews were unworthy of life and because they were in power, they held in their hands the power of life and death. It quickly degenerated into a holocaust” (Bernards 1989). Euthanasia diminishes the value of human lives. Therefore, euthanasia will lead to killing, reduce the value of human life and limit the cost of health care. This discussion paper provided a summary of the many ethical questions and concerns regarding euthanasia. Several definitions are presented throughout the document, accompanied by explanations highlighting how the issue of euthanasia is unethical. Euthanasia is unethical because life is a gift and everyone has value.