End Of Life Decision Analysis

End-of-Life Decision: Culmination of Our Life (Draft) “…Most people just want to be able to decide. If they know they have the means to end their life tomorrow, they’ll wait until tomorrow and see if things are better” states Judy Schwarz, patient support coordinator of Compassion & Choices, Inc. (Gross, 2009). Many factors in a person’s life determine their perceived notion of exactly when and how their life will end. These aspects of their life place an identifiable definition to their life, as seen by only that individual, and rightfully only explored by others if permission is given by this person. More important, a person explores spirituality through symbols of his, or her religious affiliation. This ultimately is a reflection of his, or her culture and traditional beliefs, and each person’s autonomy to practice only those parts of the religion they choose. Religion within a culture has a significant role with end-of-life choice decisions, because our lives are influenced by our culture and our culture influences our decisions.
Advanced Planning A person has the right to plan, in accordance with his, or her personal, cultural and religious beliefs, advanced directives
2008).” Because of this misperceived notion that these populations are vulnerable and not worthy of quality medical care, they begin to believe society mandates a more rapid relinquishment of his, or her life more than others. This makes these populations prime candidates for assisted suicide and