As long as the law permits that Mr. B can ask his physician to assist him to terminate his life, then he can legally be able to do so. The Bill C-14, a law on MAID in Canada, provides a constitutional rights to individuals to ask an assistance from their physicians or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to terminate their lives as long as they meet the criteria as stated under the law. But, the law also mention that health-care providers can choose whether or not they would like to participate in implementing MAID. This does not mean, however, that the physician can just abandon the wish of Mr. B if the physician is not in favor to it. Ms. N might need to work with the physician to clarify the decision of Mr. B and to explore other possible options that …show more content…
B to vent out his feelings on his situation. Since Mr. B just recently lost his wife, it can be possible that he is still mourning on it. By providing him an environment where he can freely express his feelings, Ms. N might be able to understand his motivation and perspectives. The risk, however, is that if the therapy would make Mr. B more frustrated on his situation. Related to counselling therapy is group therapy wherein Mr. B meets individuals who can relate to his experience. Allowing him to join group therapy might give him a realization that he is not alone experiencing pain and suffering. The risk can be that he is not really interested to navigate this option. Accessing a group therapy can also be a challenge if there it is not available to his neighborhood. Referring Mr. B to palliative treatment is another option. The relationship that he can be building while at the palliative therapy might give him another perspective in life. However, his economic and physical condition might limit him to gain access to palliative therapy. Provided that he also needs to settle his own bills regularly, he might have limited financial capabilities to sustain his palliative treatment as well as in meeting any support
Physicians are not forced to participate in the assisted suicide, but allowing for a second party to be included in a death only causes complications. The ones who do choose to participate in the procedure open the potential for abuse. A person who is sick, elderly, or disabled may be taken advantage of by their doctor, especially if they are not in the right mind set to make a rational decision. The law is designed to only allow the qualified to go through physician assisted suicide, but there is also the chance that doctors can give the person a procedure without it being requested or it being a final decision. Preventions against this chance are not ensured. There have been hundreds of ignored cases that show the abuse of power at the hands of the physician. It is nearly impossible at this point to decipher between an assisted suicide and a medical murder. The many flaws in the design of this system can cause the problems for those involved to outweigh the benefits.
... be shown that we care about him and want to provide stability in his life. It’s importance for a therapist to share things about themselves and give their honest opinion in order to make the patient comfortable and trusting of them. (Comer, 2011, p. 43)
First, it is not lawful. According to Canadian law it is a crime. For instance, the criminal code section #241 part b) states that anyone who assists in suicide whether complete or incomplete is guilty for indictable offense, resulting in 14 years of imprisonment. It is also not permitted by the Canadian Medical Association. For example the Canadian Medical Association policy specifically states that “Canadian physicians should not participate in euthanasia.” Furthermore, the physician should not cause death intentionally because it “is fundamentally incompatible with the physicians’ role as healer and caregiver.”Therefore, euthanasia is seen as a crime by two laws committees, national and medical.
It is important that patients and family members understand the conditions under which the patient is suffering from. People have an obligation of preparing themselves for end of live. This can be done by writing a will or an Advance Directive to guide the medical personnel and family members on what the patient wants. It can also be done by assigning a medical care proxy to decide on the patients behalf (Groopman and Hartzband, 2011). Medical personnel need to consider the patients wish and act as per the law when deciding on end-life options. Most of the decisions made by terminally ill patients are biased and compromised.
Irvin D. Yalom, author of the book The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, has vast knowledge and experience with group therapy and, in this book, imparted it to neophyte counselors in a logical and detailed format. The author carefully explained the therapeutic value of a group, the factors necessary to facilitate change, and the role of the therapist. The author emphasized the here-and-now focus, and how group members create a social microcosm of their life within the therapy group. Yalom advised on practical matters, like the selection of clients and the creation of the group. He then carefully explored the stages that groups move through and some problem members could encounter.
...the services should be initiated by the nurse as soon as personal or professional values/interests are questioned. The use of a multi-disciplinary approach should be considered to assist in attaining and representing a shared goal in which Mr. E’s wishes and end-of-life choices are supported.
What is a physician's duty to a patient? Are doctors ever justified in ending a life entrusted to their care, even at the request of the patient or his family? These questions are being asked in today's society as part of the growing debate surrounding physician-assisted euthanasia (PAS). Several well-publicized cases in the past few decades have only fueled the fire, inspiring equally convicted individuals and organizations to rise up on both sides. Pro-life advocates argue the immorality of assisted suicide, and are, except for a few instances, supported by the law. Pro-choice supporters not only cite ethical justification, but argue the practical benefits and recent legislation legalizing of some instances of euthanasia in limited areas of the world. Despite certain economic benefits and legal support, it is never justifiable for a doctor to facilitate the death of any patient.
As patients come closer to the end of their lives, certain organs stop performing as well as they use to. People are unable to do simple tasks like putting on clothes, going to the restroom without assistance, eat on our own, and sometimes even breathe without the help of a machine. Needing to depend on someone for everything suddenly brings feelings of helplessness much like an infant feels. It is easy to see why some patients with terminal illnesses would seek any type of relief from this hardship, even if that relief is suicide. Euthanasia or assisted suicide is where a physician would give a patient an aid in dying. “Assisted suicide is a controversial medical and ethical issue based on the question of whether, in certain situations, Medical practioners should be allowed to help patients actively determine the time and circumstances of their death” (Lee). “Arguments for and against assisted suicide (sometimes called the “right to die” debate) are complicated by the fact that they come from very many different points of view: medical issues, ethical issues, legal issues, religious issues, and social issues all play a part in shaping people’s opinions on the subject” (Lee). Euthanasia should not be legalized because it is considered murder, it goes against physicians’ Hippocratic Oath, violates the Controlled
To beginning with group therapy is a therapeutic intervention based on the exploration and Analysis of environmental and emotional conflicts happen in one's life. also it is meant to be an infected method 4 solving emotional and behavioral accidents of human interpersonal relationships. not to mention group therapy soap this is to help individuals develop satisfied in functional relationships with 1 or more persons it's a way to help people behave in a structure group in the goal is to diminish feelings of isolation. next group therapy is not a long-term resolution it is a short-term resolution or what it spected to be a short time resolution it's a sense of belonging is unique and his part of
The client stated that she came to therapy because she has been feeling really lonely and feeling as though that she is not enough since the death of her father. After the death of her father, her mother did not pay her any attention; she understood that her mother was grieving, especially when her grandfather passed a year later. I stated that the frequent death that surrounded her mother, seem to have caused her mother to distance herself from her. She responded “yes, and it even gotten worse when my mom started to date and eventually marry my stepfather”. She mentioned that once her little sister was born, she became jealous and envious. I emphasized with her by stating that she must have felt as though her little sister was going to take the attention that she sought from her mother. After confirming that her mother paid more attention to her sister and stepfather, she mentioned that during this time she began to cut herself in places that no one would notice. The pain did not take the feeling away, but she wanted to know that if she could still feel pain after the thought of losing everything. However, the only person who paid her any attention during this time, was her grandmother. Her grandmother showed her the love that her mother nor “father figure” never showed her. I stated, “the love that your grandmother showed was not the love you were
Thus, despite the arguments against euthanasia, patients’ lives should not be deprived of well-being, comfort or dignity. “In the last stage of life, every person is entitled to a high standard of care and a stable environment in which his or her privacy is respected” (Policy Options, 2013). A lot of the time, patients with terminal illnesses are thought of as ‘better off dead’ or ‘not the person they used to be’. This is all the more the reason why euthanasia should be legalized in Canada. The government should relax current laws and allow doctors to participate in assisted suicide if need be and are willing. If people suffering with terminal illnesses want to die peacefully and not endure painful procedures or live off machines whilst also helping society out money wise, the option should be available.
The above is our hospital's policy concerning end life care, which we hope to adopt. First and foremost, we believe that life is foundationally good, and unless we are given specific instructions through the aforementioned procedures, we will always try to sustain life. At our hospital we will also respect the moral beliefs of our doctors. At no time will a doctor be made to perform the PAS procedure, or end the life of another. If the doctor does not feel comfortable patients requests, they will be given the opportunity to make a lateral transfer, and give the case to a doctor with no moral qualms. In conclusion, it is only the prerogative of an individual to decide what is the best life for him or herself. We will always try to respect our patients beliefs, and carry out their respective wishes, as long as they fall in accordance to our guidelines.
He determines patient’s understanding of diagnosis and prognosis, along with treatment options (Orentlicher, Pope, & Rich, 2016). They are required to provide informed consent by discussing alternative end of life options. In addition, physicians encourage discussion with family members to determine what other factors may be driving the patient’s decision. Often times the patient desires help in approaching the topic and their decision with family and the physician aids the patient in to informing family of his decision to terminate life (Orentlicher, Pope, & Rich, 2016). With not only one but two physicians evaluating the patient and his competency to make such a decision, the law protects even the vulnerable of
Should a patient have the right to ask for a physician’s help to end his or her life? This question has raised great controversy for many years. The legalization of physician assisted suicide or active euthanasia is a complex issue and both sides have strong arguments. Supporters of active euthanasia often argue that active euthanasia is a good death, painless, quick, and ultimately is the patient’s choice. While it is understandable, though heart-rending, why a patient that is in severe pain and suffering that is incurable would choose euthanasia, it still does not outweigh the potential negative effects that the legalization of euthanasia may have. Active euthanasia should not be legalized because
Counselling is collaboration of steps that is aimed to help clients cope better and learn to deal with situations that they are facing. This includes teaching the client to focus on their thoughts and emotions, and to teach them to make positive choices and changes. It is a method for helping individuals to lessen primary anguish ensuing from a challenging situation and guaranteeing long-term constructive handling of stressful situations.