In the United States, Medical Aid in Dying, or Assisted Dying, is an option available in ten states and the District of Columbia to people with eligible terminal illness who are nearing the end of life. Twelve more states are considering similar legislation. Those who advocate for patients nearing the end of life are increasingly encountering requests for information about medical assistance in the dying process. Patient advocates come from a wide range of domains in and out of medical practice and may hold personal beliefs that clash with clients’ legal rights. In this session we will consider the implications and the ethics of client requests for this information, and we will explore language that may be useful in thinking and talking about medical aid in dying. What are the classical ethical considerations of medical aid in dying? How do these ethical principles relate to discussions with clients about end of life? How does a patient advocate reconcile personal beliefs with a client’s legal right to seek assistance in dying? What are the social and professional implications inherent in guiding clients to medical aid in dying resources?
Learning Objectives:
Define medical aid in dying.
Consider the ethics and implications of medical aid in dying.
Learn language that might help in conversations about medical aid in dying.
Негізгі бет Understanding Medical Aid in Dying: Ethics, Regional Practice, & Client Conversations at End of Life
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