The ethical guidelines of our profession play an essential role in the work we do. As such, having a profound understanding of and being able to work through the dilemmas that may arise thoroughly is imperative. The article about Quinian’s case was particularly interesting and groundbreaking. In general it's hard to watch a love one suffer. It is extremely heart rending. In fact I do believe that the patient’s wishes at the end of life should be considered and carried out. The court’s ruling in 1976 that outlined that the right to refusal of life saving illness was under the right of privacy was significant and paved the way for other families who were faced with a similar situation to make a decision. Today, we continue to have lively debates regarding end of life care.
The article entitled, The Request, was about Evelyn and her son Timmy for whom Evelyn was seeking the termination of all …show more content…
I have gained insight with the fact that death is hard for everyone. I also recognized that I am not the only one to struggle with thinking and talking about death in such detailed form. Importantly, I understand the significant difference having this conversation and knowing what to do and questions to ask makes. Death, and caring for the elderly have become a moneymaking industry. Declining health and increased demands for caring for the elderly while managing a full time job and other daily duties understandably contributes to this demand. I initially had significant distaste for hospice and nursing homes based on reports of abuse, and lack of care experienced by individuals living in these homes. With my recent visit to the hospice and visiting nursing homes over the years my view and concept of these homes changed. These services do provide an important function within our
The article entitled, The Request, was about Evelyn and her son Timmy for whom Evelyn was seeking the termination of all …show more content…
I have gained insight with the fact that death is hard for everyone. I also recognized that I am not the only one to struggle with thinking and talking about death in such detailed form. Importantly, I understand the significant difference having this conversation and knowing what to do and questions to ask makes. Death, and caring for the elderly have become a moneymaking industry. Declining health and increased demands for caring for the elderly while managing a full time job and other daily duties understandably contributes to this demand. I initially had significant distaste for hospice and nursing homes based on reports of abuse, and lack of care experienced by individuals living in these homes. With my recent visit to the hospice and visiting nursing homes over the years my view and concept of these homes changed. These services do provide an important function within our