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Chapter 15 Questions

1. Discuss how one caregiver’s beliefs can be in conflict with another

when making end-of-life decisions. Consider topics discussed on

morality, virtues, situational ethics, autonomy, and medical

paternalism when framing your answer.

2. Discuss the ever-expanding role of ethics committees, including

internal operational issues & external influences that affect

internal operations.

3. What are the differences between allowing a patient to die and

physician-assisted suicide?

4. Examine the statement: "The inherent risk is that society's faith in

doctors as healers would become subverted if doctors participate

in physician-assisted suicide. “

5. Constitutionally, what gives patients the right to self-

determination?

6. Explain why you think the Schiavo case is an example of legislating

morality.