“In the end utilitarianism is simply a moral justification for individual/group selfishness” Utilitarianism is a theory in which the quote by Jeremy Bentham applies “The greatest happiness to the greatest amount of people” which means that the best action is the one in which the most pleasure is given to the majority of people. The majority always wins rather than the minority and pleasure is the sole good whereas pain is the sole evil. On one hand this is classed as selfless as using utilitarianism
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(2005) define end- of –life as a chronologically indefinite part of life when patients and their caregivers are struggling with the implications of an advance chronic illness. Every person’s end- of – life trajectory is different and the need for quality healthcare services‚ hospital or homecare interventions‚ family and patient legal rights‚ government policies and regulations pose some challenges to some patients at the end of their life. Therefore‚ the provision of good end- of- life care should be
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In the article‚ Legal Aspects of End of Life Care‚ author‚ Nurse Claire M. McGowan‚ explains that when performing the role of a critical care nurse acting as the advocate for the patient‚ his/her family‚ and significant others‚ it is essential that the nurse has an understanding of legal implications associated with end of life care. McGowan goes on to provide information on the legal principles involved in end-of-life care‚ specifically addressing: limitations in treatment‚ assessing capacity and
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Throughout the course‚ it has become increasingly clearer how healthcare professionals play in to the role of end-of-life care for patients. Although I have not chosen a path in hospice or palliative care‚ it has become evident that end-of-life cares will be part of my nursing career regardless. As a nursing professional‚ it is important to remain a patient advocate throughout the end-of-life care process by ensuring ethical decision-making‚ continuing effective communication‚ and providing best practice
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individuals in end to life care there are many legal requirements and policies in place to safeguard the rights and well being of an individual being cared for at the end of there life. Anyone working in a professional capacity must be fully aware of the legal framework involved. THE END OF LIFE CARE STRATEGY‚ the government launched the Living Matters Dying Matters End of Life Care Strategy. The Strategy marks an important step forward in the way that people approaching the end of life are treated
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population ages in America‚ the dilemma of end-of-life care becomes an important issue for the professional nurse. As reported in Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice‚ the Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA) of 1991 establishes advance directives and decision making for those when capacity to make their own health care decisions is impaired (Capezuti 2010). In light of this PDSA‚ nurses often find themselves involved in end-of-life situations that conflict with patient’s wishes
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conversations about the end of life can be uncomfortable and difficult. Still‚ discussing end-of-life care is important. Depending on the circumstances‚ you might be able to help your loved one make important end-of-life decisions — such as whether to remain at home‚ move to a nursing home or other facility‚ or seek hospice care. Also‚ you can work with your loved one ’s health care team to make sure your loved one remains comfortable at the end of life. Pain‚ anxiety and other end-of-life symptoms can often
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End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly clients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs‚ the majority of elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what you can do as a nurse to support your clients in end-of-life care and in supporting their desires. Support your response with evidence-based literature. Planning care for elderly adults can be stressful and time consuming.
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End of Life Care Death is a touchy subject. People pretend it is something that does not happen and refuse to talk about or address it. I am an ICU nurse. I have been for six years. I have dealt with plenty of death‚ in my own way. Death is a part of life. Whether it is something that is expected or not‚ it is our destiny. Having dealt with the suicide of my son’s father at a young age‚ death is something most of us avoid or do not expect. One is never prepared for it. Some refuse to accept it
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Care at the end of life Leah Brown HCS/545 October 31‚ 2013 Valerie Platt Care at the end of life It is a fact that humans are born to die. What was once considered a natural part of life has changed to an experience that may be more painful for the patient‚ family‚ and caregivers due to the advances in medical care. New procedures have allowed life to be extended longer than ever before. The question is: has the dying experience improved
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