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Assisted suicide: implications for nurses and nursing

B J Daly1, D Berry, J J Fitzpatrick

  • 1Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Nursing Outlook
|November 19, 1997
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Nurses grapple with the ethical complexities of assisted suicide, balancing personal morality with professional obligations. Further guidelines are needed for nursing practice regarding end-of-life care decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Nursing Professionalism

Background:

  • Assisted suicide presents significant ethical challenges for nurses.
  • Societal values and professional nursing standards intersect on this complex issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the ethical considerations of assisted suicide for nurses.
  • To review the nursing profession's current stance and address conscientious objection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code for Nurses.
  • Analysis of professional position statements on assisted suicide.
  • Discussion of moral arguments and ethical dilemmas.

Main Results:

  • The debate on assisted suicide is complex with no immediate resolution.
Keywords:
American Nurses AssociationDeath and Euthanasia

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  • Nurses face dilemmas between professional codes and personal conscience.
  • Clarity on personal moral views and professional duties is crucial.

    • Conclusions:

    • The nursing profession requires ongoing exploration of end-of-life care ethics.
    • Additional, well-reasoned guidelines are essential for practicing nurses.
    • Reconciling professional obligations with individual moral beliefs remains a key challenge.