Understanding the Quest to Die With Dignity —and What It Means for Us All
Understanding the Quest to Die with Dignity- and What it Means for Us All
This chapter discusses patient
choice based on an individual's need to achieve a sense of control and
empowerment. Click on the URLs in the order that they appear. Notice if
you find yourself judging too quickly or harshly the care options and dying
styles chosen by someone who is terminally ill. Even though a patient's
choice may seem wrong or odd to you for any number of reasons, it is
important to acknowledge that a critical aspect of such choices is that they
may not be made solely by the health care providers or family members.
- One Woman's Quest to Die With Dignity—and What It Means for Us All
- State Supreme Court Rules Teen Can't Refuse Chemo
After reading the articles
above, think critically about the information presented in the articles. What
are your thoughts on this topic? Should people have the right to decide
how or when they die? How is the woman's journey in the first article different
from the young lady in the second article? Are these
issues legal or moral? Construct a well written commentary between 350-400
words that addresses both articles and the information in the textbook.
This assignment is worth 15 points.