In the article palliative care for serious diseases the author writes, However, for some patients who are suffering from chronic, long-term illnesses, or are close to the end of their lives, aggressive treatment can often make them worse and lead to an even greater loss of independence and well-being .
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In the article my body my choice the author writes, Bodily autonomy is defined as the right to make decisions about your own body, life, and future, without coercion or violence .
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This means that people have the right to make decisions about their own bodies.
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if someone is mentally capable shouldn't they have a say in how they life ends?
I guess, it's their life.
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In the article dignity in care the author writes, Dignity in care means providing care that supports the self-respect of the person, recognising their capacities and ambitions, and does nothing to undermine it .
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some patients loose the ability to speak and recognize there loved ones, PAS allows people to maintain dignity.
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I never thought about it that way.
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Exactly it gives patients the ability to control something that they were not able to control before.
So its not about giving up its about control?
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Exactly it gives patients the ability to control something that they were not able to control before.
So its not about giving up its about control?
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The author explains that treatment for terminal ill patients will only prolong pain. PAS is a way they can end their suffering peacefully.
What does bodily autonomy have to do with it?
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