Homework: Lifespan Development
Topic: Issues on Dying
Directions: This homework has two parts. The first part of the homework will be done before you watch segments of the video "A Death of One's Own" from Films on Demand, found in course materials. The second part of the homework will have you reflect on issues associated with end of life decisions.
Part I:
In a minimum of 200 words and before viewing segments of the video "A Death of One's Own" from Films on Demand, what is your opinion on end of life issues? Do you believe people should have the right to choose to die? Why or why not?
Part II:
Watch the following segments:
1) Chronic Disease: Progression of ALD (segment 2)
2) Death with Dignity: Assisted Suicide (segment 5)
3) Cost of Chronic Disease (segment 7)
4) Debating Physician Assisted Suicide (segment 8)
5) A Doctor's Ethical Dilemma (segment 11)
6) Terminal Disease and Suicide (segment 14)
Describe information that is new to your learning about death and dying; including the cost of chronic disease (Financial, emotional, etc.), issues caretakers of terminally ill patients face, and if your opinion on end of life issues changed. Your summary should be a minimum of 500 words with two to four scholarly references to support your explanations.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.