Cons/counterargument Jansen (2015) wrestles with the moral grey area that is VSED and PAS. She furthers the argument against both with fierce oppression. To purely say that VSED is the common middle ground in which both parties can compromise is misleading (P. 410). Jansen (2015) agrees that the support of VSED, based solely on the fact that patients have the right to refuse treatment, which in this case includes food (P. 410). This truth does not exempt VSED for the moral ethical debate that swirls around general PAS. “VSED is currently not part of standard of care in the United States, and in many other countries” (Jansen, 2015, P. 410). Because of this, physicians are not obligated to educate or even inform patients of this option. Jansen
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The main point on opposition comes from the principle of beneficence (doing good). A patient who chooses to kill them self is fundamentally going against everything that the health care system stands for. They also argue that a person who is suffering from chronic illness will have some mental impairment, whether it is intense depression or anxiety (P. 276). All and all, Rich and Butts (2004) adds a balanced and practical two sided argument for and against PAS. They reiterate that "rational suicide is a morally ambiguous issue" (P. 277). They present their information in a way that will help nurses better understand where their personal views …show more content…
For the patient it is another option. An option that should be explored if need be. In order to do this the health care team will need to be well educated in the manner. The individuals of the health care team must also leave their own beliefs on the subject at the door. Once the patient has the correct information they will decide on their own. On the other hand, this should not downplay the amount of emotional investment that members of the health care team will face in these tough decisions. Even though they should not sway a patient one way or another, more research would help those assisting in these processes by giving them more background for each individual
The main point on opposition comes from the principle of beneficence (doing good). A patient who chooses to kill them self is fundamentally going against everything that the health care system stands for. They also argue that a person who is suffering from chronic illness will have some mental impairment, whether it is intense depression or anxiety (P. 276). All and all, Rich and Butts (2004) adds a balanced and practical two sided argument for and against PAS. They reiterate that "rational suicide is a morally ambiguous issue" (P. 277). They present their information in a way that will help nurses better understand where their personal views …show more content…
For the patient it is another option. An option that should be explored if need be. In order to do this the health care team will need to be well educated in the manner. The individuals of the health care team must also leave their own beliefs on the subject at the door. Once the patient has the correct information they will decide on their own. On the other hand, this should not downplay the amount of emotional investment that members of the health care team will face in these tough decisions. Even though they should not sway a patient one way or another, more research would help those assisting in these processes by giving them more background for each individual