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The article analyzes five misconceptions about euthanasia and argues against them. It emphasizes that appealing to medical tradition should not be used to reject medical assistance in dying, as ethical codes are dynamic and respond to the current context. Additionally, it mentions that the legalization of euthanasia has not inevitably led to ethically undesirable scenarios in countries where it has been implemented. It emphasizes that the Organic Law on the Regulation of Euthanasia does not replace palliative care and that vulnerability does not always imply a decrease in autonomy. Lastly, it argues that the decision-making capacity of patients should not be eliminated based on their social circumstances. [Extracted from the article]