Ch6 Death and Dying Flashcards
Life is defines as “_________”
Life is defines as “THE ENTIRE STATE OF A LIVING THING”
Value of Life
- may be considered as an element of ________ through your _______
- sense of ___
Value of Life
- may be considered as an element of HUMAN AUTONOMY through your PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
- sense of SELF
Life is the foundation of… (3 things)
Life is the foundation of
- Patient rights
- All other values of a patient
- Preservation and maintenance of a good quality of life (your goals)
Definitions of Death
______ is a beginning and an end
Definitions of Death
PHYSICAL LIFE is a beginning and an end
Define “end” (4 things)
- Breathing
- Heart rate
- Brain functions
- Quality of life
Sanctity of Human Life
An obligation not to ___ human life and not to ____ on an individual’s ____ regarding ____.
Sanctity of Human Life
An obligation not to TAKE human life and not to INFRINGE on an individual’s DECISION regarding LIFE.
When does life end? (3 things)
- Physical death
- Mental death
- Quality of life
Sanctity of Life
- is the ideal underpinning the obligation _______
- _____ is valuable
Sanctity of Life
- is the ideal underpinning the obligation NOT TO TAKE HUMAN LIFE
- HUMAN LIFE is valuable
Suicide
Act of ________ one’s own ____
- accomplished by either:
- _____ ending the life - taking _______ through a _____ act
- _____ ending the life - ____ treatment
both cases will cause ____ of the individual
Suicide
Act of KNOWINGLY ENDING one’s own LIFE
- accomplished by either:
- ACTIVELY ending the life - taking ONE’S OWN LIFE through a CONSCIOUS act
- PASSIVELY ending the life - REFUSING treatment
both cases will cause DEATH of the individual
Euthanasia
The act of _____ putting to ____ a person who is _____ from an ______ or ______
Euthanasia
The act of PAINLESSLY putting to DEATH a person who is SUFFERING from an INCURABLE DISEASE or PAINFUL CONDITION
Name and describe the 2 forms of euthanasia
- Passive - ending life by withdrawing treatment(s)
- Active - ending life by aggressive methods to end suffering
Patient Rights on Euthanasia
Patient-chosen euthanasia should have experienced ________
Patient Rights on Euthanasia
Patient-chosen euthanasia should have experienced 5 STAGES OF DEATH
Dealing With Death and Loss
Name and describe the 5 stages of the grieving process
- Denial - refusal to accept the truth
- Anger - frustration and helplessness
- Bargaining - attempting to earn forgivness
- Depression - acceptance of their loss or condition
- Acceptance - acceptance of their loss or condition
What are some arguements against suicide? (4)
- some religions forbid suicide
- life is the greatest good
- suicide causes harm to the community
- suicide causes harm to friends and family
Legal Issues
What was the outcome of the Justice Benjamin Cardozo case in 1914?
“Every human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body”
