Describe end-of-life issues that can arise, and how they can be managed.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers to this question will vary but should include elements of the following:
Dying with dignity
Advance directives, including a living will and durable power of attorney, permit individuals to make their wishes regarding end-of-life care known.
Euthanasia refers to the practice of assisting terminally ill people in dying naturally. Physician-assisted suicide occurs when the terminally ill patient makes the conscious decision that they want their life to end and seeks assistance from a physician.
Hospice is an approach to end-of-life care that emphasizes dying patients' needs for pain management, psychological, spiritual, and social support, and death with dignity
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