Essays on Terminal Illness

The legalization of Euthanasia is an ethical concern in Canada. Euthanasia refers to the process of medical assistance in dying. It is one of the easiest methods to terminate the life of a person who may be having a terminal illness like cancer and HIV/Aids in their lasts stages. However, some people argue that the individual must be sure that they have to die in the end. Recently, the Canadian legislator changed the rule and advocated for euthanasia among the terminally ill patients. The law is unethical as most people do not identify with the effects of the law ...

Abstract

A nurse is likely to face different worldviews constantly in their line of work. Such worldviews are often shaped by different religious and cultural beliefs. The question of euthanasia for patients with terminal illnesses lends itself to different worldviews and interpretations. George’s condition of ALS has forced him to consider euthanasia. From, a Christian standpoint, this choice is wrong because only God the Creator has the authority over life and death. Also, Buddhism does not favor euthanasia. The question of the causes of sickness also lends itself to religious interpretation. Christian interpretations are varied. One view is that ...

Purpose

The objective was to remove all doubts about the treatment of multiple sclerosis not being able to work for both men and women, whose domiciles are different. Comparisons for the treatment being given in two countries were to be made, with the aim of finding the similarities of drugs used, which work and which ones do not, as well as the differences between those regimens used. Through the differences, similarities, advantages and disadvantages uncovered from drugs obtained from two countries, the project sought to give male patients suffering from multiple sclerosis the ability to make sound and informed decisions ...

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The healthcare industry in these countries identify nurses as one of the groups with the largest number of healthcare professionals. This proves that their roles are one of the most important when executing euthanasia, as proven in many studies that identify nurses as directly involved in the processing of euthanasia. This however, raises questions about the nurses’ attitudes and opinions towards practicing euthanasia. There is a need to question their opinions and beliefs regarding euthanasia and their role in the administering of lethal drugs. If they are not confident with what they do, they may experience fear, which may ...

Culture sums beliefs, and attitude towards something or someone. These customs distinguish one cultural group from another. Cultures are carried through languages, rituals amongst other institution from generation to the other. For that reason, every cultural group always try to retain its culture regarding anything is it makes them stand out of the crowd regardless of regional differences. On the other hand, the cultural practices are the way that cultural group reveals their culture regarding a customary practice or a traditional practice. Therefore, it is important to note that every group has different cultural beliefs and practices from the ...

Introduction

Individuals have many significant views about human life. There are some circumstances that a person love his life, but may choose to end it for some unwanted medical reason. Some individuals may be in a situation that requires an important decision to end someone else’s life, such as a doctor who was requested to end the patient’s life through assisted suicide. In some cases, a family member may need to decide whether or not to continue his relative’s suffering through continuous medication or to end the physical pain by discontinuing the treatment especially during terminal cases. ...

Abstract

For a long time, the medical profession has subscribed to many ethical statements that have been developed primarily for patients’ benefits. As members of the medical profession, physicians should always recognize their actual responsibility of the patients, society, self, and other professionals. Adhering to the set principles of professional conduct is essential in acting ethically in the profession. The topic of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is controversial in the American medial context. Physically assisted suicide and euthanasia are often used interchangeably. The ethics of these issues are squarely placed before the public eye. This paper focuses on the ethics surrounding ...

Prisoners when in jail fall ill regularly and have to be tended to in the prison. The prisoners cannot be taken out of jail so that they can receive the medical attention required for their illness. However, they may at times get terminal illness when in jail. The terminal illnesses may at times restrict their movement to their cells or in the wards of the prison where they do not get any type of moral support (FAMM 53). Every patient in the world needs some form of moral support in his or her bid to get better and overcome ...

Research Paper

Research Paper Chronic and terminal illnesses are familiar concepts in the healthcare industry. Different patients have different reactions to diagnoses with chronic and terminal illnesses, which requires the healthcare professionals to be comprehensively prepared to provide relevant care for each patient. Every patient is entitled to an autonomous right, and have the right to choose the type of care that they can accept. Physicians and healthcare professionals are ethically required to honor the rights of the patients while observing dignity and respect of every patient. When a person is diagnosed with terminal illness, he/she can choose to either receive ...