Cultural Differences Between Muslim Culture And Euthanasia

When treating a female patient who is Muslim, which of the following would be important to consider for their appointments?

When the French settled into Canada 400 years ago independently of the British, the first stages of French/Francophone identity was formed. Over time this unique identity began to emerge and become something different from the rest of Canada. Language, history, and the geography of their land continues to evolve and separate the Francophones from Canada as their land and way of life is special to our nation. The dual nature of the French/English faultline in Canada manifested early on in history when New France was threatened by British occupation, ultimately leading to Confederation; we can continue to see this in modern times through referendums which deal with French culture and separation. Quebec is also unique geographically, containing mild to arctic climate zones and 4 geophysical regions; this is very diverse for a single province in Canada. These regions in Quebec allows for a diverse economic industry, including: hydroelectric production, agriculture, forest and mining industries. The economic production through Quebec’s varying geography and their individual French culture and history is what makes Quebec a unique region in Canada.

Death is inevitable. It is one of the only certainties in life. Regardless, people are often uncomfortable discussing death. Nyatanga (2016) posits that the idea of no longer existing increases anxiety and emotional distress in relation to one’s mortality. Because of the difficulty in level of care for end-of-life patients, the patient and the family often need professional assistance for physical and emotional care. Many family caregivers are not professionally trained in medicine, and this is where hospice comes into play. Hospice aims to meet the holistic needs of both the patient and the patient’s family through treatment plans, education, and advocacy. There is a duality of care to the treatment provided by hospice staff in that they do not attempt to separate the patient’s care from the family’s care. Leming and Dickinson (2011) support that hospice, unlike other clinical fields, focuses on the patient and the family together instead of seeing the patient independent of the family. Many times in hospitals, the medical team focuses solely on the goal of returning the patient back to health in order for them to return to their normal lives. They do not take into account the psychological and spiritual components of the patient’s journey and the journey that the family must take as well. For treatment of the patient, Leming and Dickinson agree that hospice does not attempt to cure patients, and instead concentrates solely

****In this article nurses had raised some extended questions, “what is the nursing role in treating patients than physician-assisted suicide?” First, we need to define physician-assisted suicide “the provision to a patient by a medical health professional of the means of ending his or her own life” (Dilemma,2010). As we all know that the patient has the right to deny any kind of treatment at the patient’s proposal so we cannot view it as physician-assisted suicide but other than a respectful manner to the patient’s nobility and one’s own choice. Nurses encounter problems when caring for their terminally ill patient who request for a physician-assisted suicide. The Code of Ethics for Nurses, is a standard principle for nurses to abide by. When the end-of-life questions arises for nurses, “The Code of Ethics for Nurses” is to guide their practice so no

This is recognized to be an issue, and throughout the article the authors provided an understanding of how palliative care and end-of-life care are provided too late for a patient and should be provided at an earlier time in order to bring more comfort to the patients. The authors suggest that when and how end-of-life care is provided should be altered, with nursing ethics in mind, so that patients and nurses may feel better about the care they receive. This source will help my research by providing information on how changing the policies of end-of-life care and palliative care can result in the patient feeling a relief from their suffering and ultimately feeling more comfortable. This will also help my argument in how altering the current policies and focusing on providing better end-of-life care can lead to the diminishment of physician-assisted

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Sixty percent of all deaths occur in hospitals, and 80% to 90% of the deaths will be expected (Freeman 2013). A peaceful death may mean something different to one patient than to someone else. Of course, often one doesn’t get to choose. But, avoiding suffering, having your end-of-life wishes followed, and being treated with respect while dying are common hopes. The critical needs of dying people may also include: understanding what can be expected of death, being able to maintain a sense of control and having their wishes given preference, having access to information, and having access to spiritual and emotional support (Chan, Webster & Bowers 2016).

Every day, health care provider’s deals with different patients from different parts of the world, with different worldviews that differs from our own; and as nurses, we must understand that many individuals’ spiritual beliefs or religious beliefs play a significant role towards their health recovery. However, for nurses to better take care of our patients we must understand their religious worldviews, their essential needs in all places and times, and how to satisfy their spiritual needs, and provide comfort for the patients. The author of this paper will be analyzing two different religious worldviews: Christianity and Hinduism, their perspectives on Euthanasia or Physician assisted suicide in the case study scenario of George situation.

Death is one of the most important topics that religions cope with. Since religion deals

According to the Holy Text in Islam, killing a person, even when said person is terminally ill, is forbidden. Yet modern advancements in medicine are continuously increasing the conditions that question this ahkam or perhaps render it anachronistic. Contemporary improvements in medicine have, for the first time ever, granted humans the ability to maintain physical life even when cerebral existence has ceased. Furthermore, new technologies have allowed doctors to employ extreme measures in prolonging life even in the direst of circumstances. Such cutting-edge developments, which are continuing to create new ways to keep people alive, also generate alternative decisions that were previously unavailable to doctors and patients in earlier times. One of the most controversial options that is now accessible to the medical community is that of life support. Its controversy derives from the many questions it prompts surrounding euthanasia, murder, and suicide. These questions are particularly important to Muslims because the Holy Scripture provides some clashing regulations according to the Shari’a. In my paper, I will analyze the central doctrine and rules of Islam that guide the practices of end-of-life resolutions. I will also review the ethical obstacles that Muslim jurists and medical practitioners face when proposing and carrying out actions regarding brain death and life support with adherence to the Shari’a. I find that two courses of action, which allow the

The article points out how the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association (HPNA), and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) do not support the use of assisted dying. However, due to recent law changes, the organizations are reevaluating their position on dying with dignity. The article talks about the countries and states that have legalized assisted dying and who can qualify to obtain the prescription. It also points out that nurses who live in these countries and states are more likely to be uncomfortable to talk about this subject with their patients. Either way, patients need to be educated and advocated for while following the code of ethics when dealing with the subject of assisted dying. The article also points out how a nurse needs to be a tentative listener to further assess why the option of assisted dying is being considered. A brief case study demonstrates how a good nurse can reveal the true motives behind choosing the assisted dying as an option. Finally, the article talks about different communication techniques and approaches a nurse can use when discussing the subject of

What was once believed to be a form of neglect has resulted in a change in practice with the idea that doing less is more. Culture is an important factor in how care is rendered and thus, the limitations of palliative and hospice care lie within the desires of the family and patients. A thorough understanding of our surrounding demographics helps to ensure a seamless approach to providing care without bias or imposition of ones beliefs. However, just as with all things, providing care for the sick and comforting the dying should be rendered in moderation as to prevent the effects of burn out. Likewise, the same effects occur in the caregivers who sacrifice their responsibilities in order to care for their love ones. Finally, and with some closing thoughts, the writer wishes to express with gratitude the benefit of having taken this course to better understand oneself and others in the realm of healthcare. The lessons learned throughout have expanded this writer's knowledge and understanding of the human desire to make a connection through communication, emotion, compassion, and spiritually - the platform from which this writer wishes to continue seeking further knowledge and

General Prologue: Chaucer begins the prologue with describing the Spring weather. He then goes on to talk about how many wish to go on pilgrimages this time of year, and also how many are traveling to go see Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. He also tells of twenty nine pilgrims, and hints how he will soon describe each in further detail. Sure enough, he goes on to describe most of the pilgrims. There is a clear contrast between his descriptions of different characters, it is obvious that he favors some more than others. The characters he honors or doesn’t mind are The Knight, The Squire, The Yeoman, The Merchant, The Oxford Cleric, The Man of Law, The Franklin, The Cook, The Doctor, The Plowman, The Manciple, and The Host. The characters

The forces of globalization, including more affordable travel are leading to increased cultural and ethnic diversity of populations in the Western Hemisphere. It estimated that non-European Americans currently make up a third of the US population and will become the majority by 2080 (Grant & Letzring, 2003). Naturally, nurses are for this reason encountering greater diversity in the patients they are responsible for treating. It is important to note that these groups might not have the same value system with respect to conventional Western medicine. The philosophy of paternalism has largely been discarded and as such greater emphasis on patient involvement, autonomy and consent have become central to nursing as a profession (Pozgar, 2013). It is the responsibility of nurses to ensure that patients are cared for in a manner that is respectful of their individual beliefs and cultures. One such population that is experiencing growth in the United States is those belonging to the Islamic faith or “Muslims”. Not only does this group have distinct cultural practices, they may also be expecting discrimination and stigma as a result of these practices that could prevent them from seeking out medical care (Wehbe-Alamah, 2008). In the following paper, some of these cultural practices and their relevance to nursing practice are discussed.

Islam has definite views on euthanasia, and this essay will bring to the fore all of the main beliefs relevant to the issue of euthanasia/assisted suicide. Islam spells things out quite plainly, with enough similes to clarify every point in the system of beliefs.