PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What might they be discussing in this situation? How can healthcare professionals support patients facing difficult decisions?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- euthanasia
- assisted suicide
- autonomy
- palliative care
- dignity
- consent
- ethical dilemma
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What are some reasons people might support the right to die?
- How can autonomy influence end-of-life decisions?
- In what ways can euthanasia or assisted suicide impact a patient's dignity?
- How do cultural and religious beliefs shape views on euthanasia?
- How can family members be affected by decisions around euthanasia?
- What role do you think governments should play in end-of-life care?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Using autonomy, ask about the individual’s right to make choices.
Situation:
2. With ethical dilemma, create a question about moral choices.
Situation:
3. Using palliative care, ask about its alternatives to euthanasia.