Question

Professional Development Exercises :

Describe why there is such a struggle when addressing end-of-life issues

What are the differences between allowing a patient to die and physician-assisted suicide?

Discuss the controversy that can occur when considering a patient's right to know whether a caregiver has AIDS and the caregiver's right to privacy and confidentiality.

Describe the distinctions among wrongful birth, wrongful life, and wrongful conception. Discuss the moral dilemmas of these concepts

Discuss the arguments for and against partial birth abortions

Discuss why there is controversy over genetic markers and stem cell research

Answer 1

1). Describe why there is such a struggle when addressing end-of-life issues

In case of end-of-life care, providing love and affection, psychological support, respecting and fulfilling their desire is important. As a healthcare professional, a nurse must meet the above requirements to provide the maximum comfort to the people receiving end-of-life care. It is always difficult to address the end-of-life issues because it not only addresses the medical needs of the people, but also includes the psychological, and spiritual needs. Knowing about the culture, personal beliefs, and desires of the patient are highly important to address the end-of-life issues.