NSGD2147-Final
What is the goal of palliation?
Promoting the quality if life
How is assisted suicide defined in the law?
Aiding a competent but physically incapable person in taking their own life
What is an advance directive?
A document specifying a persons instructions for care should they become incompetent
The care of a dying child presents many ethical issues. Which is a view that might influence decision making?
Parents should die before children
What is the dominent practice for obtaining consent for organ donation in Canada?
Through consultation with the patient's family