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  • Essay / Argumentative Essay on Dementia - 1172

    In What the Dying Want, Kuhl comments: “Dying involves a choice” (xviii). People choose what they wear, what they do, and what they eat on a daily basis. Choosing how, when and why patients die is a daily decision for them. However, some individuals in this country have not succeeded. Americans have the right to choose. When a patient communicates their desire to die, inspection of the acceptability of palliative care begins instantly. Inspections include assessment of pain management, depression, anxiety, family burnout, spirituality, and other observed issues (Baird and Rosenbaum 100). When working or living with an older person, never ignore the words “I want to die.” If this is ignored, that person will not receive the wishes they deserve. Countries are beginning to understand that people should be able to die if they choose: “In the United States, there are assisted dying laws restricted to terminally ill, mentally competent adults” (Firth). Assisted dying law only exists in Oregon, Montana, Washington, Vermont and California. This represents five states out of fifty. This must be extended to all fifty states because all individuals are entitled to this law. In 2013, Vermont passed an “End of Life Choice” bill. This bill allows terminally ill patients to obtain