This research is about self-determination at the end of life. However, many people do not know they have the options and suffer needlessly. Healthcare and medical discoveries are continually improving, there have been significant strides in the field of surgery, pharmaceuticals and communication over the years to alleviate pain and suffering. Therefore, my initial research plan is to answer the question, “What resources are available in my state to ensure a peaceful death?” A primary source of information will be through Compassion and Choices (https://www.compassionandchoices.org/) a national organization dedicated to advocating for expanding options at the end of life. I will also use additional health care publications and medical journals.
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There is an increase in the amounts of people who chose to have death by euthanasia one it is legal. The article informs us that people who choose this as an option do not make this choice to alleviate their pain, it is a quality of life decision. Almost three-quarters of the people who elected euthanasia had cancer and were already receiving the end of life care services. With the availability of having a choice, people are given allowed to the freedom to choose when to end both their suffering and when to say goodbye. The point of the article informs us that people do not to wait until they are suffering physically in pain when they choose to end their life.
Humphry, D. (1991). Final exit: The practicalities of self-deliverance and assisted suicide for the dying.
The Final Exit by Humphry is a unique type of book. A different kind of read, it is a “how to end your life book.” A bestseller and very popular book, which may be the related to the fact that there are only six states now that have medically assisted death laws. The point of including this book is to inform the public that there are do it yourself options available.
Gullette, M. (1 Feb. 2015). V. Why I hesitated about “an act relative to death with dignity” and then voted for it. Fap.sagepub.com. Retrieved from
There is an increase in the amounts of people who chose to have death by euthanasia one it is legal. The article informs us that people who choose this as an option do not make this choice to alleviate their pain, it is a quality of life decision. Almost three-quarters of the people who elected euthanasia had cancer and were already receiving the end of life care services. With the availability of having a choice, people are given allowed to the freedom to choose when to end both their suffering and when to say goodbye. The point of the article informs us that people do not to wait until they are suffering physically in pain when they choose to end their life.
Humphry, D. (1991). Final exit: The practicalities of self-deliverance and assisted suicide for the dying.
The Final Exit by Humphry is a unique type of book. A different kind of read, it is a “how to end your life book.” A bestseller and very popular book, which may be the related to the fact that there are only six states now that have medically assisted death laws. The point of including this book is to inform the public that there are do it yourself options available.
Gullette, M. (1 Feb. 2015). V. Why I hesitated about “an act relative to death with dignity” and then voted for it. Fap.sagepub.com. Retrieved from