Moral and Ethical Issues Regarding Limiting Life Support
Write a 2-3 page paper that examines the moral and ethical issues involved in making a decision regarding limiting life support.
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Instructions
In a 2–3 page analysis of the case study, address the following:
The patient’s directives.
The patient’s quality of life.
The family’s stated preferences.
The moral issues associated with limiting life support.
The ethical principles most relevant to reaching an ethically sound decision.
Important considerations such as implications, justifications, and any conflicts of interest that might arise
because of the patient’s respiratory failure.
When writing your assessment submission assume that doctors cannot contact Mrs. Martinez and must make this
choice on their own. To help you reach an objective, ethically sound decision, draw upon concepts and arguments
from the suggested resources or your independent research. Support your response with clear, concise, and correct
examples, weaving and citing the readings and media throughout your answer.
Submission Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting
guidelines.
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Answer preview
Patients have the right to refuse a specific treatment or test that might be critical in saving their lives or improving their health conditions in almost all states in the United States of America. However, this remains to be a dilemma for healthcare professionals on whether to exercise and respect patients’ will. Such issues are affected by cultural believes experiences or personal reasons that one could have…
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