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Rational suicide among patients who are terminally ill

S M Valente1, D Trainor

  • 1Department of Nursing at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.

AORN Journal
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Nurses face ethical challenges with end-of-life decisions and patient-assisted suicide. Prompt assessment of mental health, symptoms, and decision-making capacity is crucial for nurses managing these complex patient care situations.

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End-of-life issues.

Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)·2002

Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • Patient end-of-life decisions present ethical dilemmas for nurses, particularly concerning life-prolonging treatments.
  • The legalization of assisted suicide in Oregon significantly impacts nursing practice and ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical challenges nurses face regarding patients' end-of-life decisions.
  • To provide guidelines for nurses managing patients considering suicide, focusing on mental health and decision-making capacity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ethical issues and clinical guidelines related to end-of-life care and assisted suicide.
  • Analysis of the impact of patient autonomy and legal frameworks on nursing practice.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia

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Main Results:

  • Nurses must evaluate patient mental health, symptom management, and decision-making rationality when patients consider stopping treatment or assisted suicide.
  • Medical and psychological symptoms can trigger suicidal ideation, but effective pain and symptom management can reduce suicide risk.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses require specific ethical guidelines and assessment skills to manage patients considering assisted suicide.
  • Addressing patient suffering and ensuring rational decision-making are paramount in end-of-life care and assisted suicide scenarios.