My last assignment for my current univeristy module about death & dying is all about ethics & disclosure

[pitstopbunny]

I love the feedback & ideas you guys & girls give me so what are your thoughts on ethics & disclosure in death & also on euthanasia, assisted suicide & terminal sedation.

[heathfield]

I don't think we have enough room on here for a 10,000 word dissertation!

[jno]

I'm pretty sure there have been euthanasia threads every so often - try putting it into the search panel above and see if any come up.

Broadly, some people think it allows you to die with dignity; others think it might lead the old and frail to come under pressure from their heirs and other vultures.

I don't know what disclosure in death might be.

[boxtops]

Disclosure is a difficult one - some people want to know they are dying, some prefer to remain oblivious - and some don't want their family to know, which is difficult for everyone.

[jno]

oh, is that what you're after? Well, up to the doctor to tell the patient, and disclosure should be the default option, unless the patient makes it clear he doesn't want to know. And it's up to the patient to tell others if so desired; the doctor shouldn't reveal the details of others' treatment.

[wolf63]

If euthanasia is good enough for our little furry friends it 'should' be good enough for us humans. Alas if the person making the decision is going to inherit all the estate are they to be trusted?

[brionon]

Please Defane !!