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Euthanasia: The Effects On Healthcare Professionals, Nana Bonsu
Euthanasia: The Effects On Healthcare Professionals, Nana Bonsu
Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference
Abstract
Introduction and Background: Euthanasia has expanded significantly around the world over the past years. The debate concerning euthanasia has focused on the legalization, complex issues faced by the medical team, and perspective on assisted dying. Euthanasia known as assisted suicide is a deliberate medical procedure of intentionally withholding treatment or withdrawing life-support measures to end the life of a suffering patient.
Purpose Statement: To define euthanasia and its background as well as discuss the psychological and moral effects that surround the subject.
Literature Review: Five articles were selected. Quantitative and exploratory qualitative studies were obtained from …