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Assisted Suicide/Aid in Dying: What Is the Nurse's Role?

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AJN, American Journal of Nursing

May 2018, Volume :118 Number 5 , page 50 - 59 [Buy]

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Keywords

aid in dying, assisted suicide, end-of-life care, nurse role in end-of-life care

 

Authors

  1. Hamric, Ann B. PhD, RN, FAAN
  2. Schwarz, Judith K. PhD, RN
  3. Cohen, Lewis MD
  4. Mahon, Margaret PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FPCN

Abstract

This article presents the discussion that occurred during a policy dialogue on aid in dying (AID) presented at the American Academy of Nursing's annual conference in October 2016. Panelists explored the arguments for and against the growing state expansion of AID legislation, and the role for nurses in assisting patients who request AID. Recommendations are offered and four expert commentaries respond to the points raised.

 

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