Nursing Assignment
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer decides to uproot her family from California to Oregon so she could die with dignity. Brittany's story was covered by the news and on Nov. 1, 2014 she did end her life and suffering with physician assistance suicide.
1. Research and provide your own background of the story (2-3 slides)
2. Research Oregon's Death with Dignity Act and discuss: who is eligible, and what steps need to be followed (2-3 slides)
3. Do you feel Brittany opened a door to many people suffering from a terminal disease? Do you feel health professionals should discuss this option with their patients, why or why not? (2-3 slides)
4. Do you feel this is a personal decision that needs to be made by the individual, and that healthcare professionals need to respect the patient's wishes? (1-2 slides)
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.