- Is there really a difference between a doctor going along with a request to terminate treatment that will result in a patient’s death and a doctor intentionally giving a deadly drug?
¢What about the case of withdrawing artificial nutrition or hydration from a patient?
- Are there certain situations where you would support physician-assisted suicide?
¢If so, what sort of evaluation(s) should be required
¢How should the wishes and rights of the older adult be balanced with families, the medical community, and society?
- Do you think depression is more common among older adults?
¢Do you think the symptoms of depression differ among older adults?
¢How might chronic conditions complicate the diagnosis and treatment of depression?
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