Argumentative Essay On Dying

Brittany Maynard, a young woman who shocked the world by announce her assisted death. This is the case many years ago and reported by all media that reopened the debate in the United States on assisted death. This issue is very controversial by religious people who oppose and preach that only God has the power to decide on the life and death of the human being, however, in modern and present life, there are states that support people who determine under much evidence to end their life if there are no other alternatives to continue living.

Brittany Maynard brought up a good argument when she said, “I would not tell anyone else that he or she should choose death with dignity. My question is: Who has the right to tell me that I don’t deserve this choice?” (Slotnik). Brittany Maynard was a young woman who found out she had a terminal brain cancer and ended up becoming the public face for the right to die act. Many people believe that this act should not be in place, but in taking this act away people lose their right to choose when they want to die. People may argue the fact that doctors have access the drug with assisted suicide is very unsettling; however, the doctors are professionals who are trusted with this drug. This act is important because it gives the terminally ill one last independent decision before they lose themselves. Taking away the act means taking their free will away from them.

A physician must understand that when it comes to deciding to withhold or withdraw life sustaining treatment it is ultimately the patient’s decision unless the patient is not competent enough to make this choice. I believe that a person can lose their life at any point. Death is certain and no one can run from it. In my opinion, a patient’s autonomy is of utmost importance anytime during healthcare however the physician can name some recommendations of what would be the best option for the patient. When it comes to patients they deserve to be treated with respect and ultimately be treated as an end not as a means to an end.

At today’s visit, she is awake, alert, oriented. She was evaluate by hospice and was appropriate for admission but she refused admission and states that she wanted to continue with palliative care for the next 2 weeks. I am here to follow up for her disabling dyspnea. She is noticeable dyspneic on my arrival. She states that she continues to have chronic dyspnea/shortness of breath and that she does not want oxygen but is willing to try medication. She complains of a new onset cough, intermittent, clear secretion. She does not feel it is associated to her Lisinopril. She complains of GERD. She states that she would like to try morphine for her shortness of breath and if it is not effective then she will elect hospice

Like another members of the board of the Golden Gate Bridge argued. The government has no business interfering with the free will of persons who whish to commit suicide, and if the Golden Gate Bridge is made suicide proof, persons who wish to commit suicide will easily find some other site, such as the nearby Bay Bridge. Also, by altering the appearance of the Golden Gate Bridge one of the main attractions of the San Francisco, by making it suicide proof, it will ruin the image of the Bridge; the tourism of the San Francisco city, would decrease. Therefore, the economy and mainly the local businesses of the city will suffer. Even thought, the government has no business interfering in people’s wishes to end their life, but if by making the Golden

Last year a young woman named Brittany Maynard made headlines when her choice of “assisted suicide” became publicized through a mutual friend. She became a public figure and advocate for the “Right to die”. Throughout the years and more recently in my personal work experience I have encountered numerous people; even relatives with life threatening illnesses, most of them who went on to die. I have often wondered how many of these people would take advantage of their right to die on their own terms if there were certain laws in place. If you woke up tomorrow with a debilitating, and life threatening illness how would you react. Would you go in time, or would you go on your own time. If your choice would be to go in your own time, there is a

According to Ullmann-Margalit (51) while dealing with the subject the agony of doubt deliberates that it is among the most confusing issues to deal with. Most people do not want to die, at least not now, and the debate of holding on to the inevitable and that of letting go heats up. Questions arise concerning the social, religious and ethical factors that have to be taken into play while considering end-of-life or right-to-die and thus bringing complexity to an otherwise easy decision. But the most crucial question to ask is: are those in support of the right-to-die justified in their movement? This will be the question that will be addressed in this argumentative essay.

"Life is but a dream for the dead", - Gerard Way. There is a set routine that all living things that exist on earth and everywhere else in the known universe must abide by. That in life we are born, we will live, and eventually we will die. Life itself is a miracle in its own sense. None the less, all good things must eventually come to an end. More so, to live means it is inevitable to die. That is the cost of living. However, death is not a stranger to the human race and although many have attempted, none have escaped its grasp. Death is not always quick and painless, nor is it ever suddenly expected. But for the few people who receive a terminal diagnoses, it unfortunately is. Death can then actually become a desired means to a peaceful

Death with dignity can be seen as a very sensitive subject for a lot of people and for people with certain religions. Death with dignity can be seen is a horrible thing it can be perceived is the doctors trying to do the work of God but in reality they are just trying to alleviate the pain of people who are suffering from terminal illnesses. The state of Oregon won their case against the people who started to go against them in 2005. These allow doctors to prescribe legal drugs that will slowly begin to kill people this issue was controversial because they feel like it is wrong for doctors to want to help to kill another patient but at the same time the patient could be tired of suffering and you never know what type of pain the patient may

About 564,800 Americans are expected to die of cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease and other terminal illnesses. There are laws that exist to protect the public when facing life situations like an abortion or executing a dead penalty. Advance health care directive is another document for the patients to express their health decisions. Americans should also be protected when a patient’s quality of life is poor, painful, and miserable from a chronic disease. They should be able to obtain the right to end their life with dignity. California recently approved the end of life option act that allows a patient to obtain a doctor’s prescribed lethal dose to finalize their life on earth.

The question of life and death is one that many people will ponder when the time comes. When the matters are there to face the decision becomes one that everyone fears to face. To any person, the law of assisted suicide is the matter of free will.

Dying is never lovely. Mary Roach, defines in her essay, “Don’t Jump”, the mania from the sensation of her dropping from a precipice. The fall would have resulted in certain death if not for the attached cable halting her torso, SPLAT! Suggesting in the essay, “That jumping-off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge would be a lovely way to go” (Roach, 2001). There are people that are desperate in life and choose this picturesque setting; the beauty of protruding boulders stippled within the grass covered hills; the silhouette of San Francisco pasted against the horizon or the white capped waves of the blue Pacific. If the scenery does not enthrall the senses, the pacifying rhythm of the bay thrashing the shore and the tower pylons has a narcotic effect. Magnificent in many facets, yet there are individuals who travel there to terminate their misery. Possibly selecting this landmark to make their last declaration on Earth and be remembered for the prominence of the location. Ms. Roach discusses how fencing could hinder some from jumping. The scenic bridge does not inspire people to choose death over life; however, the Bridge Authority repudiates tarnishing the vista by implementing a method to reduce the casualties.

If you bring up the subject of suicide in a room of people, it is likely that the individuals will become quite, begin to become uncomfortable. Why is this? Is it because of the aspect of death? Is it the ways it is done? Society may say it is a wrong and selfish act, or that a person is not considering others and therefore it is erroneous. We live in a society where mental health problems are rampant, societal issues take over our daily lives and out everyday stresses impact our health, yet our understanding of the subject that is to be avoided and carries a stigma with it that affects the way people see those who have attempted or completed suicide. When deciding if suicide is an ethical or morally accepted action, we must take many factors into consideration. Some of these factors may include the culture and society in which we live and our knowledge of psychological and biological causes. With these factors in mind, we can then adopt our own personal philosophies on whether suicide is an ethical or moral act. While not all individuals are going to agree on a consensus, it is important to consider others opinions and be aware of them while discussing the subject, even if it is uncomfortable.

On Sunday at my place of worship, I began to chat with a friend in order to find out about the topic of like after death. I was interested in knowing if she knew what would happen after we die and how she know that and how she believes or not believe she will be prepared to handle that. Questions asked included: In order to uncover this mystery I began to ask her questions like, what do you belief happens to us after we die? And how do you know that whatever happens to us actually happens if we have no one to ask to whom it has occurred to? How do you prepare for that which happens after death? Is it important to prepare now or does it not matter how we live now? Is life after death important to you? Is there really something as life after death? Or is it death after we have lived? why do you believe in this? What proof is there of this occurring or more so not occurring after death? If there is life after death why are you afraid to die, why not be happy to die in order to start a new one? If there is life after death, do we remember what happened in our previous life? And does life actually ever ends for us?

Voluntary euthanasia, or physician-assisted suicide, has been a controversial issue for many years. It usually involves ending a patient’s life early to relieve their illness. Most of the controversy stemmed from personal values like ethics or religion. The euthanasia debate puts a huge emphasis on what doctors should do for their patients and how much a person’s life is worth. Supporters of euthanasia primarily focus on cost and pain alleviation. Opponents of euthanasia tend to focus on morality. Whether euthanasia is legal or not could significantly affect future generations’ attitudes about death. Euthanasia should be legalized nationally because it helps patients that could be in unimaginable pain, offers more options for more people, and it is relatively inexpensive compared to the alternatives.