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Aid-in-dying: issues and implications for nursing.

R A Johnson1, K Weiler

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The Model Aid-in-Dying Act permits patients or surrogates to request aid-in-dying, with nurses obligated to comply unless registered as conscientious objectors. This raises critical ethical and practical questions for healthcare professionals regarding end-of-life care decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Law
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • The Model Aid-in-Dying Act, developed at the University of Iowa's College of Law, introduces new legal frameworks for end-of-life care.
  • Active aid-in-dying is a complex issue with significant ethical and practical considerations for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of the Model Aid-in-Dying Act for nursing practice.
  • To debate the ethical and legal questions surrounding nurses' roles in active aid-in-dying.

Main Methods:

  • A debate format was used to examine the provisions of the Act.
  • Analysis of the legal requirements and ethical considerations for nurses.

Main Results:

  • The Act empowers patients or their surrogates to demand active aid-in-dying.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaLegal ApproachModel Aid-in-Dying ActProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Nurses and other healthcare providers must comply with demands unless they are registered conscientious objectors.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Act necessitates a clear understanding of nurses' obligations and rights concerning aid-in-dying.
    • Further discussion is required to address the ethical challenges and practical implementation for nurses.