Essay on an ethical issue. You will be writing a brief essay onan ethical issue in
contemporary health. The essay will consist of 1000-1250 words onthe topic of Euthanasia,
PAS, and PAD.
Compare and contrast the following countries and their policiesregarding; physician aid in
dying (physician assisted suicide – voluntary indirect euthanasia),active euthanasia and
palliative sedation.
1. Canada - CMA
2. The Netherlands - RDMA
3. USA (Oregon) - AMA
What is the current status of the law regarding these topics andwhat is the general consensus
or stance from; the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Royal DutchMedical Association
(RDMA), and American Medical Association (AMA) in regards to thesetopics.
Outline the issue and why it is relevant within ethics incontemporary health issues (define all
terms, outline why it is an ethical issue in contemporary health,what are the legal
implications (note any current laws about the topic and how theyhave changed with time)
and indicate your ethical stance on the topic).
After you have outlined all of the concepts, present your personalinterpretation and opinion
regarding this topic. Note that opinions should be substantiatedwith evidence based
research and academic support.
Your essay must include the following sections:
1. General outline of essay – show your thought process and prepwork
2. APA title page
3. Introduction (inclusion of a thesis statement)
4. Topic relevance and description
5. Legal implications
6. Personal reflection on ethical stance
7. Conclusion
8. APA reference page