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Brittany L. Jacobs
Robeson Community College
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Medically assisted suicide (MAS) is a controversial topic that has generated debate in recent decades. The controversy surrounding MAS is related to the fact that many people consider it to be a violation of the nursing oath. While others consider that it is ethically correct because it respects the autonomy of the patient. So, this research tries to answer the following research question: Do nurses violate the nursing oath by getting involved in the MAS? To determine if nurses should act in accordance with what is considered ethically correct or should adhere to the wishes of patients. Studying the ethical implications of MAS is relevant in the field of nursing because it allows to understand how the decision to engage in this procedure is related or not to violations of the nursing oath. At the same time, it also helps determine how MAS could help prevent patient suffering and prevent mental health problems in nurses from being exposed to severe patient suffering.
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Bruce, A., & Beuthin, R. (2019). Medically assisted dying in Canada: “Beautiful death” Is transforming nurses’ experiences of suffering. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 52(4), 268–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/0844562119856234
The research aimed to explore the experience of nurses involved in MAS regarding the suffering of patients. The study findings suggest that nurses who engage in MAS often experience transformational feelings regarding the meaning of death, while others experience residual discomfort. The source is reliable because Bruce & Beuthin are Registered Nurses involved in nursing practice and teaching. This study is useful for ongoing research because it provides relevant information about the perspective of nurses who are involved in MAS services and how they feel about it. The study is related to other sources because it allows to understand the feelings of nurses regarding the MAS and how this affects their perception of the nursing pact.
Davidson, J. E., Bojorquez, G., Upvall, M., Stokes, F., Bosek, M. S. D., Turner, M., & Lee, Y. S. (2021). Nurses’ values and perspectives on medical aid in dying. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 24(1), 5–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/njh.0000000000000820
Cross-sectional research assesses nurses’ values and perspectives on medical aid in dying (MAiD) among nurses in the United States. The study found that 67% of nurses would support patients during the final act of MAiD. While 49% personally support MAiD and 57% support it as a nursing professional. Lead author Judy Davidson is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Nurse Scientist at the University of California. The source is useful because it allows to understand the perspective of nurses in the United States regarding the MAS. The research is related to the rest of the sources because it addresses the perception of nurses about the MAS and the conflicts that this can generate regarding the nursing oath.
Hol, H., Vatne, S., Orøy, A., Rokstad, A. M. M., & Opdal, I. (2022). Norwegian nurses’ attitudes toward assisted dying: A cross-sectional study. Nursing: Research and Reviews, Volume 12, 101–109. https://doi.org/10.2147/nrr.s363670
The cross-sectional study looks at the attitude of Norwegian Nurses towards assisted dying and the number of requests the nurses receive. The study revealed that 58% of nurses agree with MAS, while 48% support the legalization of euthanasia. 58% of the nurses had received at least one request for MAS from a patient. Hol, Vatne, Orøy, and Mork are nurses in the Faculty of Health Science and Social Care at Molde University College. For the investigation, this source provides information on the perception of nurses about the MAS. The source connects with other sources because it tries to understand the perspective of the nurses against the MAS.
Pesut, B., Thorne, S., & Greig, M. (2019). Shades of gray: Conscientious objection in medical assistance in dying. Nursing Inquiry, 27(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.12308
The article evaluates the factors that influence the decision of nurses to participate in MAS procedures. In addition, it proposes strategies so that health workers can make use of the right of conscientious objection against the MAS. The research concludes by pointing out that health workers must decide whether to participate in the MAS and provide a guide to facilitate ethical and moral decision-making. Pesut, Thorne & Greig are nurses from the University of British School of Nursing. This research provides current research with a perspective on the right to conscientious objection of nurses, proposing that the decision to participate in the MAS or not should be fully the decision of each worker. This article connects with the other sources because it highlights the importance of the right to conscientious objection and assesses the factors that must be considered.
Snir, J. T., Ko, D. N., Pratt, B., & McDougall, R. (2022). Anticipated impacts of voluntary assisted dying legislation on nursing practice. Nursing Ethics, 29(6), 1386–1400. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330211022409
The research assesses the perceived ethical and practical impact of voluntary assisted dying legislation on the professional lives of nurses in Victoria, Australia. The study found that the main concerns of nurses were related to how the change in legislation affects professional identity and development, as well as how it impacts interprofessional relationships. Snir is a Registered Nurse at The University of Melbourne, and Ko is a Dr. Fellow of the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board. This study is useful for ongoing research because it sheds light on the main ethical and practical concerns that nurses have when engaging in MAS. This source connects with other studies because it provides relevant information on the ethical and practical problems that nurses face regarding MAS.
References
Bruce, A., & Beuthin, R. (2019). Medically assisted dying in Canada: “Beautiful death” Is transforming nurses’ experiences of suffering. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 52(4), 268–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/0844562119856234
Davidson, J. E., Bojorquez, G., Upvall, M., Stokes, F., Bosek, M. S. D., Turner, M., & Lee, Y. S. (2021). Nurses’ values and perspectives on medical aid in dying. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 24(1), 5–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/njh.0000000000000820
Hol, H., Vatne, S., Orøy, A., Rokstad, A. M. M., & Opdal, I. (2022). Norwegian nurses’ attitudes toward assisted dying: A Cross-sectional study. Nursing: Research and Reviews, Volume 12, 101–109. https://doi.org/10.2147/nrr.s363670
Pesut, B., Thorne, S., & Greig, M. (2019). Shades of gray: Conscientious objection in medical assistance in dying. Nursing Inquiry, 27(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.12308
Snir, J. T., Ko, D. N., Pratt, B., & McDougall, R. (2022). Anticipated impacts of voluntary assisted dying legislation on nursing practice. Nursing Ethics, 29(6), 1386–1400. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330211022409