WU Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussion

WU Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussion

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WU Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussion

Discussion: End-of-Life Rights: Physician-Assisted Suicide

I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect.
— The Hippocratic Oath, fourth paragraph

While the Hippocratic Oath clearly states a position on physician-assisted suicide (also known as physician-assisted death), some physicians choose to aid patients in taking life-ending measures in accordance with individual state laws. At this point, physician-assisted suicide has been legalized in seven states and in many countries around the world.

Dr. Jack Kevorkian is probably the most well-known physician for assisting ill people with ending their lives. He gained national attention in 1990 when he assisted a 54-year old woman in Oregon with ending her life (Bernstein, 2018). In 1998, after many other suicide-assists, Dr. Kevorkian was sentenced to prison for 10 to 25 years. In 2007 he was granted parole for good behavior. He died in 2011. Since then, several states have changed their laws including Oregon, where Dr. Kevorkian initially gained notoriety.

Dr. Kevorkian’s controversial practices gained wide publicity, which led to national conversations and eventually state laws supporting physician-assisted suicide. For this Discussion, you will examine laws for physician-assisted suicide in different states. You will also explain and support your opinion about physician-assisted suicide.

References
Bernstein, E. (n.d.). Jack Kevorkian. Retrieved September 16, 2018 from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-Kevorkia…
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). (2001). The Hippocratic oath today. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/hippocratic-oath…

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Read the Learning Resources that pertain to physician-assisted suicide.
• Research the ethics and laws associated with physician-assisted suicide, especially those that pertain to your state or province.

BY DAY 4

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

• Briefly describe your state or province’s position on physician-assisted suicide.
• What is your opinion concerning physician-assisted suicide? Support your response using your personal ethical framework.
• Based on your opinion, describe any circumstances when physician-assisted death might be appropriate. Support your response.
• Finally, does a patient have the right to determine how he or she wants to die? Support your response using ethical principles.

Note: Initial postings must be 250-350 words (not including references).

Support your Discussion and peer responses with in-text citations and references from specific Learning Resources.

WU Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussion

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Excellent Quality 95-100%	Introduction 45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.		Literature Support 91-84  points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.			Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%	40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.		83-76  points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.			52-49  points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%	37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.		75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.			48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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