Negligence/malpractice Readings
1. In connection with the readings relating to negligence/malpractice answer the following:
a. What was the most important information you gained from these articles?
b. What are the elements that must be present for there to be a valid claim of negligence?
Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Readings
Read the story of Brittany Maynard.
Read "Legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide: the illusion of safeguards and controls".
Review State-by-State Guide to Physician-Assisted Suicide.
2. In connection with the topics of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, address the following:
a. What is the difference between Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide?
b. Explore your thoughts and feelings on the legality of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Should Florida follow Oregon?
c. What guidance on this topic is found in the ANA Code of Ethics (Hint: Interpretive Statement to Provision One)?
d. What is ANA's position on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide as expressed in its Position Statement on the topic?
Read the article, "How We Die".
3. What actions could have been taken to prevent this situation from occurring? Describe how refusing treatment differs from euthanasia or assisted suicide.