Assisted Suicide Reflection

1. My past experiences with those who are in the process of dying have been:

The two experiences that stick out most to me were the death of both of my grandpa’s who died within four years of each other. Both had died from cancer. I remember being in middle school and I received a message from the office saying I was going to be going home. When I got near the office, I saw my dad standing outside the door in tears. He told me that we had to get to Sioux Falls because my grandpa wasn’t going to make it much longer. We quickly ran home and got whatever clothes we could and made it to the VA in Sioux Falls quicker than we ever had. We got to the hospital and although my grandpa wasn’t responsive anymore, my dad and I were able to sit at his bedside and talk to him for a little while and then we told the nursing staff that we were ready. We sat at my grandpa’s bedside and held his hand while he took his last breath. I will forever be thankful that my dad and I were able to make it to Sioux Falls in time. Just a few years later, I found myself in a similar scene. My other grandpa had suffered from COPD for a long time and eventually was diagnosed with lung cancer. I got a call from my mom telling me to head to the hospital to say my goodbyes. However, this time was much …show more content…
Discuss how the ANA Code of Ethics relates to end of life.

Provision #1 of the ANA Code of Ethics states that “the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person” (American Nurses Association, 2015, p.1). I think this provision from the ANA Code of Ethics directly correlates to end of life. It is important that we have respect for human dignity for all patients, especially during the dying process. Nurses are sometimes the only one there for these individuals, therefore, patients should be treated with compassion rather than treated like “just a job”.

4. What interventions are appropriate for the dying client/family/loved

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