What is euthanasia?

This case study assignment explores euthanasia. Research euthanasia in your state, and address the items below:

 What is euthanasia?
 Identify and describe laws regarding euthanasia in your state.
 Explain a recent case about euthanasia and its outcome.
 Based upon what you have read, give your opinion on euthanasia and support your argument.
Your response should be at least two (2) pages in length (not including the references page). While you may use your textbook to complete this assignment, you are required to use at least two (2) outside resources, which may be from the CSU Online Library or from other professional journals. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.