Euthanasia (Good death) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner. It is called murderous by some and merciful by the others. It is a topic of debate from the beginning, so it could not be legalized but its modified form known as “Doctor Assisted Suicide” is legalized at some places like Switzerland. Death tourism is a resultant effect of ‘doctor assisted suicide’ as it is one step forward to it. Switzerland is the leading destination where the people are going to commit doctor assisted suicide and this city is now developing as a place of choice for “Death tourism” due to their uncertain ethical guidelines and overly helpful organizations. This is the only country where the relatives bring their incurable and hopeless patients to the hospital not for the treatment but to cause the death of the patient. Because of increasing incidences of death tourism the global spotlight has turned towards the Switzerland's liberal laws on assisted suicide and the agencies are coming forward to stop this UN-ethical act. That's why the administrative agencies of Switzerland are going to tighten the laws, making it more difficult for all but the sickest to come there in order to achieve their last breath. This paper is an attempt to know as to why Switzerland (Heaven on Earth) is developing as a destination of heaven for intended patients and also to analyze a few points about the field of ‘Death tourism’.
Death tourism, euthanasia, assisted suicide, switzerland
