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Nevada nurses' attitudes regarding physician-assisted suicide

S D Kowalski1

  • 1University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Nevada nurses hold divided views on physician-assisted suicide (PAS), with over half personally finding it justifiable but less than half willing to participate. This study explores their beliefs on end-of-life care options.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Nursing Practice
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is a complex ethical issue with varying perspectives among healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding nurses' views is crucial for policy development and patient care in end-of-life situations.
  • Previous research has explored attitudes towards PAS, but specific data on Nevada nurses' opinions were lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the attitudes of Nevada nurses regarding physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and other end-of-life interventions.
  • To compare nurses' agreement with PAS versus withdrawal of life-support, double-effect euthanasia, and active euthanasia.
  • To explore arguments for and against PAS legalization and nurses' willingness to participate.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • A descriptive study utilizing a survey administered to 539 nurses in Nevada.
  • Nurses responded to hypothetical cases assessing their beliefs on different end-of-life measures.
  • The survey also included questions on arguments related to PAS legalization and willingness to participate.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses were evenly divided on physician-assisted suicide (PAS), with 53% agreeing in hypothetical cases.
    • Agreement was higher for withdrawal of life-support (92%) and double-effect euthanasia (85%), but lower for active euthanasia (44%).
    • While 75% felt PAS could be justified, only 46% would participate if legalized, indicating a gap between belief and action.

    Conclusions:

    • Nevada nurses exhibit a divided stance on physician-assisted suicide (PAS), reflecting complex ethical considerations.
    • A significant portion of nurses personally justify PAS in select cases but show reluctance to actively participate.
    • Findings highlight the need for further discussion and policy consideration regarding PAS within the nursing profession.