Death and Dying
When dealing with a subject such as death and dying, one might wonder just how to approach it, in order to be considerate of feelings, along with being politically correct. There are several ways to look at the choices available for the sick or old person's way to live out the end of their life. Some people believe that physician-assisted suicide is the way to go, where the physician gives the medicine in which that person can take it to end his life or the option where the physician will help that person neglect certain life-enhancing procedures and medicines (Girsh 724). Also, some people might opt toward the way of hospice. Hospice would be where the person would be able to live out the last days here more normally and then die more comfortably, at home and among family and friends, with a medical attendant (nurse or aide) nearby in case of need. Either choice is difficult for all involved because, there is still the outcome of the death of that loved one.Faye Girsh, an author of an essay written about physician-assisted suicide, wrote, "There are repeated testimonials to the fact that people can live longer and with less anguish once they know that help will be available if they want to end it." In s
aying this, Girsh is leaning towards the idea that physician-assisted suicide is better because people might live longer if they know they can end their life on their own terms and when they want, rather than waiting until the very last minute. When people end their lives like this, one might wonder if they could have been healed or come out of the sickness they were fighting. Although, in some cases, all involved know positively that their loved one will die and it is just a matter of time. I believe that although physician-assisted suicide may give the dying person more of a sense of control, it is still suicide nonetheless. The word suicide brings a variety of feelings to varied people. Suicide is not something that anyone should commit, as it is God's decision when that person shall leave this life. But, when facing this subject from the spiritual or religious standpoint, people have to rethink how they want to handle their ending of their life. Shepard, Alicia. "The Long Goodbye". Girsh, Faye. "Should Physician-Assisted Suicide be Legalized? Yes!". Lunsford, Andrea A.; Ruszkiewicz, John J.; Walters, Keith. Second Edition-everything's an argument with readings. Bedford/St. Martin's. Boston, MA. 2001. It comes down to that, even though many people have a number of options in which to choose from, for the way their loved one shall spend their end days bef
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