Rethinking Our Roles in Good Dying

Authors

Carol Taylor, PhD, MSN, RN, Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies Kennedy Institute of EthicsFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

9-21-2016

Abstract

Objectives:

• Compare and contrast four paradigms for death and dying
• Relate how personal, professional and societal beliefs concerning human life, dying and death influence the outcomes of health care decision making for the seriously ill and dying
• Describe the recurrent and evolving ethical issues related to decision making for the seriously ill and dying
• Affirm or challenge the claim that patients have a right to assisted suicide/aid in dying
• What is it reasonable to expect of health care professionals and governments when patients or their surrogates seek to end life on their own terms.

Presentation: 42:04

Recommended Citation

Taylor, PhD, MSN, RN, Carol, "Rethinking Our Roles in Good Dying" (2016). Kimmel Cancer Center Papers, Presentations, and Grand Rounds. Paper 37.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/kimmelgrandrounds/37