Mankind has been fascinated with death. Though haunted by its presence, we are captivated by it. As time went on and our society grew more complex, we developed quite a few interpretations of this curious phenomenon. The scientific approach is preferred by doctors, while painters and writers prefer a more emotional side of death. The two methods are blended by directors in the field of media to bring forth a lesson to teach the populous. In truth, we might never know the real definition of death. Therefore, we must develop our own unique understanding of death that will bring us content at End of Life (EOL). In the paper, I will summarize the class notes, discussions, and the movie 50/50 by Jonathan Levine. I will analyze two articles – Cultural Diversity at End of Life: Issues and
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We live in a multicultural nation, where every ethnicity has their values and beliefs, aspects of tradition that physicians cannot simply turn a blind eye to. As our country grows more diverse, medical professionals must find a personal way communicating with their patients while also considering their ethnic background (Russel & Gafford, 2005). This is especially important at EOL. There are as many ways to die as there are people and every person deserves a personalized treatment, thus making this connection absolutely crucial. I was brought in a very individualistic household where every family member had their own ambitions and aspirations. Raised as a Christian, I was taught that in order to get into heaven I must live a sin-free life. As of today, I believe that death is a very personal event that should be governed by one’s emotions and not a system such as religion. I also believe that truth is more important than lies with good intentions. Though I don’t know what lies beyond this life. I still believe that goods deeds must be done not because of the fear of God, but because of
We live in a multicultural nation, where every ethnicity has their values and beliefs, aspects of tradition that physicians cannot simply turn a blind eye to. As our country grows more diverse, medical professionals must find a personal way communicating with their patients while also considering their ethnic background (Russel & Gafford, 2005). This is especially important at EOL. There are as many ways to die as there are people and every person deserves a personalized treatment, thus making this connection absolutely crucial. I was brought in a very individualistic household where every family member had their own ambitions and aspirations. Raised as a Christian, I was taught that in order to get into heaven I must live a sin-free life. As of today, I believe that death is a very personal event that should be governed by one’s emotions and not a system such as religion. I also believe that truth is more important than lies with good intentions. Though I don’t know what lies beyond this life. I still believe that goods deeds must be done not because of the fear of God, but because of