Death and Dying
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A 7 page paper which discusses various issues concerning Euthanasia in this country. The paper presents illustrations of situations where the patient is alive, yet not coherent in any way, a situation where the patient died, The paper also discusses the involvement of Jack Kevorkian and different approaches to the subject as can be seen in social conflict theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAdthdyng.wps

Euthanasia / Viewpoints
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In 8 pages the author discusses and explores the issue of euthanasia. Various viewpoints of family members, physicians, and legislative decisions are given. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Euthan9.wps

Euthanasia from an Ethical Perspective
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A 5 page paper discussing the issue of the ethics of euthanasia within a nursing context. The paper presents philosophical argument, but one author notes that those nurses unable to come to terms with agreed-on procedures should disqualify themselves from cases employing those procedures. Whereas the physician of record has the privilege of and ability to either accept or reject such cases, nurses normally do not. In the end, nurses need to assess their own motivations and convictions as well, and act in accordance with those. They can cite Kant for support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeuthan.wps

Euthanasia: A Muddled History
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An 8 page discussion of the legalities of passive and active euthanasia. Contends that the United States is simply not ready for a nationwide approval of euthanasia. Maintains that the public nor the legislative bodies are fully receptive of euthanasia and that the administrative oversight which would be required to ensure the equal and ethical administration of the process would be overwhelming. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPeuthLg.wps

Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCChoice.doc

Catholic Hospitals / Issues In Medical Ethics
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An 8 page paper that discusses the major ethical and moral dilemmas that are faced by many Catholic hospitals. By presenting information in regards to the Catholic hospitals positions on abortion and euthanasia and relating their process to major moral theories, it is possible to understand the complexity of issues within these structures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cathomed.wps

AIDS: The history, the treatments and the future
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This nine page paper presents a detailed overview of the AIDS virus. It’s history, the risk factors and treatments are all discussed. Bibliography lists ten (MLA style) sources.
Filename: CWAIDS.wps