Collaborative Learning Community: Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma Student A. Sample Grand Canyon University:
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Ethical Implications Euthanasia has been accepted both legally and morally in various forms in many societies. Euthanasia is one of the most complicated issues in the medical field .Many patients lives can be saved with new treatments and technology. But still it is unable to find cure to all illness. These patients struggle with physical and psychological pain. Because of highly cost treatments only few chance to have total control of their lives. Community should have compassion and respect to the patient’s decision whose life becomes unbearable. Obligations to the profession and work as a nurse The important obligation of nursing work is the wellness of an individual rather than the journey to eternal rest. Euthanasia can act as an honor to these ideas and keep the dignity of
References: American Nurses Association (2010). Code of ethics for nurses. Retrieved April 1, 2011, from http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of-Ethics.aspx Note: Detailed information on references can be found in the APA Manual, Chapter 4.