Information Literacy 707. Information Creation.

Euthanasia
Euthanasia: a reference handbook. Second addition 

1). Book

Author: Jennifer Fecio McDougall and Martha Gorman

Publisher: Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO Inc.

McDougall, J. F, & Gorman, M. (2008). Euthanasia: a reference handbook. Second addition. California: ABC-CLIO Inc.

The chosen format is related to the topic and definitely a reliable source because it was reviewed before it was published in 2008. It is accessible through Amazon.

Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook is a well written book
by Jennifer Fecio McDougall and Martha Gorman.
The authors offer to the reader a myriad of issues to explore, whilst seeking an informed and a compassion circled truth search. The book clearly demonstrates a pressing issue with many complexities and possible implications of a legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, versus the current illegal status which is prevalent in many states and countries. This book certainly stirs up mixed emotions in the reader, when weighing up all the pros and cons for or against the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide. If anything, one is still confused with own views.
A thought provoking volume, influencing the reader to examine own values and soul searching many aspects of one's psyche. The debate is ongoing and of great value. Reading this book will touch many of us, as we face our own mortality. The authors have succeed in pointing out the great importance of the discussions. Very interesting read...
Review written by Maryla Wilson

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2). Euthanasia: a reference handbook. Second addition

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eBook : Document : English : 2nd ed

Author: Jennifer Fecio McDougall and Martha Gorman

Publisher: Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, ©2008.

McDougall, J. F, & Gorman, M. (2008). Euthanasia: a reference handbook. Second addition. California: ABC-CLIO Inc.

http://uwc.worldcat.org/title/euthanasia-a-reference-handbook/oclc/191702058?referer=br&ht=edition

3). The Moral Deliberations of 15 Clergy on Suicide and Assisted Death: A Qualitative Study.

Given the relationship between moral objections to suicide, physician-assisted suicide (PAS), and euthanasia and religion, it is important to understand under what conditions clergy have moral objections to suicide, ending futile medical treatment, PAS, and euthanasia. This study used thematic analysis to explore the moral deliberations of 15 clergy and the right- and wrong-making properties of nine death and dying scenarios. Fifteen Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant clergy completed semi-structured interviews. Data analysis generated eight themes: sanctity of life, preservation of the natural course of life, pastoral care, support of the faith community, referral to professional services, end-of-life decision in community, consultation with medical professionals, and a shift to a hopeful narrative. Respondents consistently endorsed the priority of pastoral care, demonstrating a deep concern for the well-being of suffering congregants. In conclusion, respondents were consistent in the application of eight themes to end-of-life scenarios but differed in their approach to the removal of a feeding tube and being present for a PAS death. Every respondent objected to suicide.

Format: Online journal article

Author: Jennifer Fecio McDougall and Martha Gorman

Publisher: Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO Inc.

Mason, K., Kim, E., Blake Martin, W. et al. Pastoral Psychol (2017) 66: 335. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uwc.ac.za/10.1007/s11089-016-0744-y

The chosen format is related to the topic and definitely a reliable source because it has been peer reviewed.

Jennifer Fecio McDougall is a professional writer based in Buffalo, NY.

Martha Gorman is a professional writer based in Buffalo, NY. Her published works include the first edition of ABC-CLIO's Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook.

4). Assisted Suicide

A Web page of the Euthanasia Research & Guidance Organization (ERGO),
based in Oregon, USA.

http://www.assistedsuicide.org/

This website is related to the topic and was created by professionals in their particular field. They know what they are talking about. I see this information as authoritative.

5).Terminally ill doctor and patient call for the right to euthanasia

Online Newspaper News 24

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/terminally-ill-doctor-and-patient-call-for-the-right-to-euthanasia-20170920

This online newspaper article is related to the topic. I regard the information as authoritative, because first hand interviews are conducted, and information reviewed before it is published.

Johannesburg – A Johannesburg doctor wants the right to end her own life and that of a patient because the symptoms of their respective illnesses are "torture".

Dr Sue Walter, 43, and Dieter Harck, 68, jointly submitted an application at the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Monday calling for the legalisation of euthanasia for consenting patients, Netwerk24 reported.

Harck was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in June 2013. Walter, who has a consulting room at the Mediclinic in Morningside, is also terminally ill.

She was diagnosed in February with multiple myeloma, a form cancer that affects the plasma cells in bone marrow, and has been told she only has one or two years to live.

Information Literacy. 707. Changing Online Newspaper News 24 to blog format.

Terminally ill doctor and patient call for the right to euthanasia

I read this article on news 24. According to this article both a doctor and patient wish to end their lives. They feel the life they are living is torture. For this very reason they submitted an application to the South Gauteng High Court to legalize euthanasia. Both of them suffer terrible pain and don't want to live anymore. I can just imagine the pain they must go through day by day.

Truly very very sad.

Information Literacy 707:

Joseph Everts

Student number: 3073411

Lecturer: Ms Shehaamah Mohamed

20/10/2017

Effects of Euthanasia on the bereaved family and friends.
 

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1). Philosophy of death

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2). Moral problems and the Good life , Fall 2008

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3). Bio-Ethics Bites Lectures

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Bioethics is the study of the moral implications of new and emerging medical technologies and looks to answer questions such as selling organs, euthanasia and whether should we clone people. The series consists of a series of interviews by leading bioethics academics and is aimed at individuals looking to explore often difficult and confusing questions surrounding medical ethics. The series lays out the issue in a clear and precise way and looks to show all sides of the debate.

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4). Case study: A good death or is it Physician Assisted Suicide?

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Mr. Perry wants doctors to turn off his pacemaker. Would doing so respect Mr. Perry’s rights and autonomy? Or, would it be physician-assisted suicide? (view case study).

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5). The Plan: Ethics and Physician Assisted Suicide.

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in which Dr. Timothy E. Quill described his care for a patient suffering from acute leukemia, including how he prescribed a lethal dose of barbiturates knowing that the woman intended to commit suicide. As a consequence of the article's publication, a grand jury was convened to consider a charge of manslaughter against Dr. Quill.

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1). Understanding Assisted Suicide

Nine Issues to Consider

John B. Mitchell

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2) When Doctors help end lives

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/12/opinion/when-doctors-help-end-lives.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FAssisted%20Suicide&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection

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3) Evaluation of the Notification Procedure for Physician-Assisted Death in the Netherlands

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4) Canada Legalizes Physician-Assisted Dying

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/18/482599089/canada-legalizes-physician-assisted-dying

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5) Assisted suicide robs the dying of compassion.

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/03/07/assisted-suicide-robs-dying-compassion

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