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Requests for assisted suicide: a nursing issue

B Kopala1, S L Kennedy

  • 1Loyala University, Niehoff School of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60626, USA.

Nursing Ethics
|March 20, 1998
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Nurses in the United States face complex ethical, professional, and legal issues when patients request assisted suicide. Evaluating personal and professional risks, patient values, and societal regulations is crucial for decision-making.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Medical Law

Background:

  • The debate surrounding assisted suicide acknowledges that complete healing and suffering relief are not always possible.
  • Nurses frequently encounter patient requests for assisted suicide, necessitating careful consideration of multifaceted issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the ethical, professional, and legal considerations for United States nurses confronting patient requests for assisted suicide.
  • To guide nurses in evaluating the complex factors involved in decisions regarding assisted suicide.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical analysis of assisted suicide requests.
  • Review of professional nursing codes, standards, and guidelines.
  • Examination of legal and societal regulations pertaining to assisted suicide.
Keywords:
American Nurses AssociationDeath and EuthanasiaOregon Nurses Association

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Main Results:

  • Decisions regarding assisted suicide involve a careful evaluation of personal and professional risks and consequences.
  • Patient values, personal beliefs, professional ethics, and legal frameworks all play a role in decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses must navigate a complex landscape of ethical, legal, and personal considerations when patients request assisted suicide.
  • A thorough assessment of patient values, professional obligations, and societal laws is essential for responsible action.