The Controversy Of Physician Assisted Suicide - 2213 Words

There is so much controversy about physician assisted suicide. There is even controversy about the wording itself. Some call it physician assisted suicide, while others refuse to use the word suicide at all, in correlation to the meaning of this subject, which I will discuss later. There are a few different ways to say it, but all mean basically the exact same thing; death with dignity, end of life option, aid in dying, and the right to die. No one wants to die. But the harsh reality is that when a person is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is a life changing diagnosis, literally. No one likes the idea of dying, no matter how it is phrased, maybe the reason it is so terrifying is none of us have ever died before to talk about it,†¦show more content†¦When the address was read out over the airwaves, my heart sank. It was my brother who was performing CPR on my mother. This call was in our district, and immediately I was given permission by the officer in charge to leave and head over to the hospital that my mother was being transported to. She was revived, but in critical condition and the outlook was very grim. My mother is a pride filled, and spiritual woman, however her devotion to the Lord had no impact on her fate. If the option to have a physician assisted death was available, no doubt in my mind that she would have elected it. She wanted to go on her terms, with minimal pain. Three long, tear filled days passed as she moaned in pain until Annette Vine took her final breath surrounded by family. I am forever grateful that our family was there in her final moments, however I wish she could have passed with more pride and dignity. Not an easy subject, and a lot of controversy. If my mother could have the choice to decide, and the benefit of a doctor to advise and educate, it would have been a less painful, more peaceful, and sacred ending for her. Taking this option off the table for patients like my mother, the medical world is denying patients the ability to pass in peace and when they are truly ready to face the inevitable due to extreme circumstances. I support death with dignity, and hope that we all can one day elect to pass with dignity. â€Å"Death with Dignity†