The four interviews conducted by the yellow team will undoubtedly render different viewpoints on euthanasia. The spiritual perspective considers the existence of human beings from the context in which God created; therefore, it is the moral duty of believers to not take the role of presumptive creators because the sanctity of life or destiny belongs to God alone (Marshall, 2015). Based on this belief, it is spiritually wrong to consider euthanasia to end life; however, the only circumstance in which it may considered justifiable is if exhaustive measures are being medically used to keep someone alive who is otherwise considered brain dead or terminally ill. The interview of the healthcare professional’s (Nurse Manager’s) perspective
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MJ, a 40 year old male who was raised in a non-religious belief system believes that as long as one does well for others and no harm is involved then, he/she has met the purpose of existence in this world. MJ’s believes that only under a doctor’s care and only in extreme and very rare circumstances (i.e. no prognosis for recovery and only to relieve extreme pain), assisted euthanasia should be allowed. Withdrawing treatment is acceptable only while under a doctor’s care and only after all measures have been taken to save the patient’s life. MJ also added, when it is optional decision and not life altering or threatening to the patient’s life treatment can be withdrawn. In many cases MJ stated, people can be selfish by thinking only about their own emotional affect whether their loved one lives or dies. Withholding or withdrawing treatment for the purpose of ending one’s life is a very sensitive and delicate decision that both the patient and care giver must be in complete harmony (Marker, …show more content…
Jennifer’s perception as to her professional view about assisted suicide/euthanasia revolved around ethical acceptance. For many in the medical field, they feel “shortcomings not so much a medical –technical level, but an ethical level” (Quaghebeur, Dierchx de Casterle, & Gastmans, 2009, p. 482). Right out of the gate, Jennifer agreed with that statement and felt that assisted suicide is acceptable as long as it is for terminally ill patients with no quality of life, with cancer patients and brain dead patients being at the top of that list. She was completely against assisted suicide/ euthanasia for depression and other mental illnesses Jennifer did support stopping the ventilator in the above mentioned cases, but all the while providing comfort care in the process. Jennifer also agreed with the Terry Schiavo decision to stop the tube feedings stating “they were only prolonging the inevitable” (J. Wolfe, personal communication, May 5, 2015). With respect to a patients autonomy to stop care, Jennifer feels it is acceptable “as long as it is a terminal illness and if the patient understands the situation and the options available” (J. Wolfe, personal communication, May 5,
MJ, a 40 year old male who was raised in a non-religious belief system believes that as long as one does well for others and no harm is involved then, he/she has met the purpose of existence in this world. MJ’s believes that only under a doctor’s care and only in extreme and very rare circumstances (i.e. no prognosis for recovery and only to relieve extreme pain), assisted euthanasia should be allowed. Withdrawing treatment is acceptable only while under a doctor’s care and only after all measures have been taken to save the patient’s life. MJ also added, when it is optional decision and not life altering or threatening to the patient’s life treatment can be withdrawn. In many cases MJ stated, people can be selfish by thinking only about their own emotional affect whether their loved one lives or dies. Withholding or withdrawing treatment for the purpose of ending one’s life is a very sensitive and delicate decision that both the patient and care giver must be in complete harmony (Marker, …show more content…
Jennifer’s perception as to her professional view about assisted suicide/euthanasia revolved around ethical acceptance. For many in the medical field, they feel “shortcomings not so much a medical –technical level, but an ethical level” (Quaghebeur, Dierchx de Casterle, & Gastmans, 2009, p. 482). Right out of the gate, Jennifer agreed with that statement and felt that assisted suicide is acceptable as long as it is for terminally ill patients with no quality of life, with cancer patients and brain dead patients being at the top of that list. She was completely against assisted suicide/ euthanasia for depression and other mental illnesses Jennifer did support stopping the ventilator in the above mentioned cases, but all the while providing comfort care in the process. Jennifer also agreed with the Terry Schiavo decision to stop the tube feedings stating “they were only prolonging the inevitable” (J. Wolfe, personal communication, May 5, 2015). With respect to a patients autonomy to stop care, Jennifer feels it is acceptable “as long as it is a terminal illness and if the patient understands the situation and the options available” (J. Wolfe, personal communication, May 5,