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Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) may soon assist in patient suicide and euthanasia due to legal changes. NPs should prioritize patient well-being and ethical standards over legal mandates in end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Bioethics
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Legal frameworks surrounding death are evolving, potentially involving nurse practitioners in assisted suicide and euthanasia.
- Nurse practitioners currently possess prescribing authority for medications that could be used in end-of-life scenarios.