Exam 9: Euthanasia, Assisted Death, Abortion, and the Right to Die

The practice of forced sterilization of Native American women occurred in Canada and the U.S. a few decades ago.

Kastenbaum states that the legal system and our society in general have been more tolerant of the "letting go" approach of passive euthanasia. Based on what you've read in this chapter, give several reasons why we are more tolerant of passive euthanasia, and give several reasons why we are intolerant and uncomfortable with active euthanasia.

In 2009, which state followed Oregon with a Death with Dignity Act?

Currently, there are seven regions of the U.S. that allow assisted death.

Dr. Kevorkian became known in the media as "Dr. Mercitron."

The Declaration of Geneva is the modern term for the ancient Hippocratic Oath.

What is the definition of the terms -Assisted death

What is the definition of the terms -Double effect

What is the definition of the terms -Informed consent

What is the definition of the terms -Euthanasia

Terminal sedation is also called "______ euthanasia."

When discussing treatment for someone with no chance of recovery from their condition, the phrase "let him go" is associated with ______ euthanasia.

What are the three primary issues or questions Kastenbaum raises regarding abortion?

The case described as "the exception that proves the rule" questioned the limits of what might be expected in terms of state care and the authority of the medical establishment included all the below EXCEPT:

What is the definition of the terms -Mercy killing

What is the definition of the terms -Slippery slope argument

What is the definition of the terms -Ventilator

What is the definition of the terms -Orbitoria

One can assume that the covenant represented in the Hippocratic Oath represents the core belief system for physicians today.

Summarize the differences in the procedure leading up to Nancy Cruzan's death and the death of a 64-year-old woman in Scranton, Pennsylvania. What are Kastenbaum's concerns regarding the differences? What are some other factors involved when considering right-to-die differences?