Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5569725 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This article explores the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) and raises the awareness of the potential for NPs to be called on to participate in physician-assisted death. This article identifies the ethical and legal dilemmas that NPs may face when dealing with patients who have requested physician-assisted death. The article further defines the ethical and legal responsibilities of the NP who cares for patients requesting physician-assisted death and provides recommendations if future legislation allows NP involvement in the physician-assisted death process.
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Authors
Felicia JD, RN,