2. As we age, we face
decisions that range from
simple to extremely
complex. They are
WHAT
psychosocial, spiritual, lega
l, and/or medical
nature.
in IS IT?
QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST?
3. Common decisions include degree of
family involvement, wills, and how to
spend limited time and energy.
Some reflect on the meaning of life or deal
with psychologically unfinished
business, preparing to “Meet his or her
Maker”
4. However, medical end-of-
life decisions are often
the most challenging for
the terminally ill
Within end-of-life decision-making is a
debate about whether or not we’re
allowed to choose physician-assisted
suicide
5. Some people believe
that we shouldn’t be
allowed to decide to
end our own lives…
…And some people
think it is a patient’s
right to receive
euthanasia
What do YOU think?
6. WHO USES IT?
Anyone directly affected by the end-of-life debate!
Dang lil mama! Them dentures look right!
12. Really, the end-of-life debate matters because it is
central to Communication with the Elderly.
Like I joked, the chance that
YOU either have or will
experience death is 100%.
Being basically the only conflict
in Comm with the elderly, it’s
important to take a stance.
13. CRITICISM
Many people live with painful disabilities or
conditions that make living nearly impossible.
Should we let these people choose to die?
What if they are healthy, but don’t want to live?
16. Nick’s checklist for E.O.L.D.M.P.A.S.
(end-of-life decision-making: physician-assisted Suicide)
“HOLY ACRONYM BATMAN!! IT JUST MIGHT WORK!”
17. IS IT REALLY THAT EASY?
-Assess patient’s decision-making skills
-Evaluate sincerity of patient’s condition
-Review pertinent Medical Facts
-Choose appropriate time and place
-Family must be present and aware
-Sensitivity and Consistence
18. CREDIT FOR PICTURES
“Crossroads” (6 July 2011) used with permission from Shelly, B.
“Old Woman” (1 November 2011) used with permission from Big D.
“Funny Baby” http://www.baby-wallpapers.net/wallpaper/funny-face-of-baby_w52.html.
“Strange clown” used with permission from coffey67.
“Old man and boy” used with permission from cheivan.
“Funeral procession for RUC offier” used with permission from Burns Library, Boston College.
“Gravestone” used with permission from Keturah Stickann.
“Elderly People” used with permission from bensons.
“Belly up” used with permission from Anne Glamore.
“Net Over Face” used with permission from Bloody Marty Mix.
“Old Woman with a Fur Hat” used with permission from Olsen Webb.
“Old Woman near Chang Ri” used with permission from M’sieur Rico.
“Flag” used with permission from Cayusa.
“Batman and Robin” used with permission from AntoineWentzler.
